Those monstrosities should be f*ing illegal

https://lemmy.world/post/37262992

Since I live in a place where driving is necessary (Texas), I drive a smaller electric car.

From my perspective, even small SUVs are far too big. If I’m behind them at a light, I can’t see when the light changes.

I was recently surprised to learn that in other countries, they have popular versions of pickup trucks that are smaller than almost anything you can find here in the states.

Anybody who buys a vehicle that size would have to be a sociopath. They do not consider how other people are affected by their selfish actions.

From my perspective, even small SUVs are far too big. If I’m behind them at a light, I can’t see when the light changes.

Have you tried stopping further back? Works with lorries too. Also means you have room to manoeuvre without reversing if the vehicle breaks down.

The general rule is that you should be able to see the rear tyres of the car in front. If you can’t, you’re too close.
Yeah, I’m learning to drive at the moment and my instructor tells me I should be able to see tyres on tarmac when stopping.