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[–] DanglingFury@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Relevant video by Not Just Bikes. The blind spot is just one small issue in a sea of issues

https://youtu.be/jN7mSXMruEo

[–] aircooledJenkins@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

https://youtu.be/azI3nqrHEXM

Here's another excellent video explaining why we don't have small trucks any more.

[–] SpiderShoeCult@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

Great video, and fully agree with its message. I really don't understand why people buy these and am always amused (and a wee bit irked) when I see one trying to maneuver on a tight street. Want more space? Get a hatchback. Got kids you need to carry around and need more space? Get a longer hatchback (or station wagons as the guy says in the video). Plus, you look cooler in a car the closer you are to the ground.