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Re:The average American has the same life expectancy as the ... by Gordonjcp on Friday March 31, 2023 @06:33PM (#35394661)
> I’ve driven both large SUVs and smaller subcompacts, and I can talk at length on the pros and cons.

One thing I find genuinely surprising is that the Renault Zoes we have as pool cars at work have got far bigger blind spots and far worse visibility than my 25-year-old Range Rover.

And, in turn, although that Range Rover is described as an SUV (it's not especially sporty, it's a top-heavy three tonne army truck with nicer seats), it's the same length and width as most "normal" family saloons. It's got a much smaller footprint on the road than some large 5-seaters like a Tesla Model S.

Re:The average American has the same life expectancy as the ... by avar on Friday March 31, 2023 @09:37PM (#35396140)
It's because of modern safety regulations. A, B and C pillars are all thicker, so are doors. Windows don't go as low to improve crash outcomes.
Re:The average American has the same life expectancy as the ... by lostlogin on Saturday April 01, 2023 @02:20AM (#35397667)
Yes!

My ‘60s Triumph 2000 had amazing visibility. If I’d rolled I’d have died for sure, but I’d have seen the thing that killed me.