←back to thread

The Reason Why Are Trucks Getting Bigger

(toddofmischief.blogspot.com)
173 points yasp | 2 comments | | HN request time: 1.308s | source
Show context
pneumatic1 ◴[] No.32425438[source]
"Bigger trucks pose a greater hazard to pedestrians and smaller vehicles"

It's an arms race.

I used to live near a couple who were both doctors in the ER and they both drive the biggest trucks that they could find because they saw that people in large trucks tended to be fare better in accidents.

I have a small sedan for myself and a smallish SUV for my wife and kids. I feel pressure to upgrade both to something larger.

replies(12): >>32425481 #>>32425517 #>>32425587 #>>32425622 #>>32425806 #>>32425825 #>>32425871 #>>32426222 #>>32426237 #>>32426370 #>>32426503 #>>32430716 #
1. jollyllama ◴[] No.32426503[source]
The Rush song "Red Barchetta" was inspired by a 70s sci-fi story that addresses this vehicle size arms-race issue.

http://www.2112.net/powerwindows/transcripts/19731100roadand...

replies(1): >>32428532 #
2. dont__panic ◴[] No.32428532[source]
Thank you for sharing this. I always loved that song (and most Rush songs, to be honest) but I never knew this was based on a short story! This entire website is a great read as a Rush fan.