Re:The reckless policies that helped fill our streets with l...
by mitthrowaway2 on Sunday April 28, 2024 @05:20PM
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The 1966 Ford Thunderbird was not a narrow car, at 1963 mm (210 mm wider than my Civic). But it's still narrow compared with the 2123 mm wide F-150 Raptor parked on my street, which sticks out so far into the road that makes it almost impossible for Amazon delivery trucks to navigate.
Of course it does that while also being extremely tall, making it impossible for many pedestrians to look past its hood to spot oncoming traffic on the road, or for passing drivers to spot people stepping out behind it.
https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/ford-thunderbird-19...
Except in extreme cases, obesity is not playing a major factor here.
It's more a question of being tall. I'd love to be able to drive sporty cars, but I generally just don't physically fit. I fit fine in an SUV. A regular sedan I can fit, but because of the length of my legs, I have to slide the seat back if I'm in the front, or ask the person in front to slide their seat forwards if I'm in the back. Obviously it doesn't work if someone else as tall as me is in the seat behind/ahead.
Also sedans are terrible for my posture because I have to slouch so that my head isn't hitting the roof. My lower back and neck hurt so bad after a long drive because of the forced slouching.
Fortunately I use public transportation for 99% of my needs and none of this is an issue usually.