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Australians are driving bigger, heavier, dirtier cars and it's alarming both climate and road safety experts.

A decade ago, sedans and hatchbacks were the most popular cars in Australia. Today, Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and American-style utes dominate new car sales and advertising.

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[–] Lintson@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's a symptom of the ride height war. When everyones giant arse car is blocking your view of oncoming traffic you either follow suit or literally risk death every time you pull out of your kids daycare.

[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Obvious solution: periscopes!

[–] Lintson@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wouldn't be against it. Like a roof mounted camera.

[–] lordriffington@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago

Drones that fly a fixed distance above/behind. Maybe tethered, so they don't have to constantly recharge. As a bonus, I'm sure I'd be a better driver with a video game camera angle.