DJDarrenMay 21, 2023

Sat next to one of those stupid big imported US tanks at a traffic light earlier. Had a fleeting thought that the roof of my Mini was about the same height as its bonnet.

And yeah, it was.

Those things are ridiculous.

@notjustbikes

Show threadDon MartiMay 22, 2023

@DJDarren @notjustbikes

calling these things "tanks" is not fair to the tank. An M1 tank driver has better forward visibility than the driver of many full-size pickup trucks (source: https://twitter.com/FreckleEars/status/1624137853872574475 )

FEside on X

What was a simple question asked by a redditor turned into one of the most annoying projects I undertook. I posted it over on @FuckCarsReddit as well. Basically this is how far the ground, and more importantly, children can be seen in front of various vehicles.

X (formerly Twitter)
Show threadJohn BreenMay 27, 2023
@dmarti @DJDarren @notjustbikes OK, I own an F-250 - you are saying I need to drive an M1 instead, to improve pedestrian safety ? 😎
Show threadDon MartiMay 27, 2023
@jab01701mid @DJDarren @notjustbikes No, just ask your Ford dealer for better visibility features, means more coming from a customer than from random Internet people

https://action.consumerreports.org/20221116_stop_blindspots
Drivers unknowingly hit people directly in front of them

Tell Automakers to fix front end blindzones.

Consumer Reports
Show threadJohn Breen
@dmarti @DJDarren @notjustbikes At least my F-250 is not self-driving. I take responsibility for anyone I kill, who is also acting responsibly, by knowing my vehicles limitations, and hopefully my own.
May 27, 2023 at 8:16pmWeb