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The Reason Why Are Trucks Getting Bigger

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173 points yasp | 1 comments | 11 Aug 22 13:06 UTC | HN request time: 0.201s | source
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TheRealDunkirk ◴[11 Aug 22 13:57 UTC] No.32425642[source]▶
I drive a Honda CR-V, and the thing that bothers me is that, even in an SUV, I CAN'T SEE AROUND THESE THINGS. I almost got hit pulling out of a parking space because you literally can't see past the front end of these monsters without sticking your nose out of the space.

I was traveling down the interstate not long ago, and had one of these new trucks to my left, and a semi tractor to my right. The front end of the truck was a FOOT higher than the semi. (These trucks has all the design finesse of a brick with a cutout for a bed.) I presume that the auto makers justify the ridiculous sight lines with all-around cameras and warning sirens or something.

I've long been a "hey, you do you" kind of person when it comes to vehicles and emissions, but I really, really resent this trend. I think it creates unnecessary hazards.

Also, have fun with paying for the gas, and good luck finding parking spaces.

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1. dont__panic ◴[11 Aug 22 16:55 UTC] No.32428602[source]▶
This is a massive problem at street corners in many US cities, too. Massive trucks end up parked within a few feet of the street corner, and there's no way to see around them without pulling out into the road several feet. At that point... if there's a car coming, it's already too late.

I'll also frequently see massive trucks parked on the street that block all or most of the adjacent bike lane, further proving that a bike lane next to street parking is nothing more than a death trap.

But God forbid we give up any of our free street parking in US cities.