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Absolutely on point about the way SUVS block visibility of the road ahead, the same.way that trucks do. This compromises the safety of other cars on the road.
If your really believe this than you better stay far back of them then. And as far as a big rig semi those drivers are very safety conscious and just remember those big rigs make it possible for you to eat and drive your vehicle.
Because many people driving them can't park them without making about 15 maneuvers doing so and still not park straight. They act like their suv's are as large as semi trucks and think they need an entire street for themself in order to not run into oncoming traffic. So annoying.
If the SUV driver observes the proper following distance, parks in a single space (or goes to a far corner of the parking area), and doesn't block the forward view, there is no problem.
If your really believe this than you better stay far back of them then. And as far as a big rig semi those drivers are very safety conscious and just remember those big rigs make it possible for you to eat and drive your vehicle.
MOST of them are very safety conscious. The few who are not are extremely dangerous. That is, of course, the fault of the driver and not the vehicle. Nevertheless, the effects of bad driving are multiplied as the size of the vehicle increases. A reckless driver in a large SUV can do a lot more damage in an accident that a reckless driver in a Mini Cooper, for example. Some people who driver larger trucks and SUVs just don't seem to see smaller cars. I've had someone in a big SUV or minivan back right into my parked Miata, and all they had to say about it, was, "your car is so little, I just didn't see it!" Good thing my car wasn't a kid or other pedestrian, huh?
Because of pure jealousy. plain and simple. If it was not for $5 per gallon, I would still have my K5 blazer. One heck of a truck! I could do any engine repairs standing inside the engine bay.
I wouldn't say that I hate SUVs. Some people need them.
But I dislike parking next to them because when it's time to leave the parking lot they block my view. I have to back up very slowly because I cannot see traffic coming toward me.
I also don't understand why anybody would want to buy that much gas. Way back in 1983, I owned an "OJ" Bronco. It got about 12 mpg in the city and on the highway. I recently read a review on the newest Dodge Ram truck with the hemi engine. It now delivers an actual 15 mpg. Whoopee! A generic Camry uses half that much gas.
I also don't understand why anybody would want to buy that much gas. Way back in 1983, I owned an "OJ" Bronco. It got about 12 mpg in the city and on the highway. I recently read a review on the newest Dodge Ram truck with the hemi engine. It now delivers an actual 15 mpg. Whoopee! A generic Camry uses half that much gas.
I just bought a slightly used Toyota Prius C, and it's like a wee tiny station wagon (like the Honda Fit). This little miracle has impressive storage capacity (with the rear seat folded down) and since I purchased it, I'm getting 55-65 mpg.
I don't understand how people can afford to keep these SUVs that get 15-18 mpgs. I really don't.
If you need to haul something, then it's going to be worth your while to RENT a truck from time to time, rather than put $50 worth of gas in your SUV twice a week.
I just bought a slightly used Toyota Prius C, and it's like a wee tiny station wagon (like the Honda Fit). This little miracle has impressive storage capacity (with the rear seat folded down) and since I purchased it, I'm getting 55-65 mpg.
I don't understand how people can afford to keep these SUVs that get 15-18 mpgs. I really don't.
If you need to haul something, then it's going to be worth your while to RENT a truck from time to time, rather than put $50 worth of gas in your SUV twice a week.
It’s their right to drive what they want they probably think you drive a tree hugger car, if people would just wouldn’t worry about what others do this world would be better off but people have to give their 2 cent opinion about everything people do or drive, just worry about yourself and don’t worry what others drive, it’s none of your business. People who drive a SUV probably think these little clown cars are unsafe to drive. And it’s their money your not paying for gas in their vehicles.
I wouldn't say that I hate SUVs. Some people need them.
But I dislike parking next to them because when it's time to leave the parking lot they block my view. I have to back up very slowly because I cannot see traffic coming toward me.
I also don't understand why anybody would want to buy that much gas. Way back in 1983, I owned an "OJ" Bronco. It got about 12 mpg in the city and on the highway. I recently read a review on the newest Dodge Ram truck with the hemi engine. It now delivers an actual 15 mpg. Whoopee! A generic Camry uses half that much gas.
So what you’re not paying for their gas why are you worried about it.
Visibility, dangerous, drive up gas prices for everyone by increasing demand, but mostly because they’re highly likely to have a gaggle of kids in that soccer mom mobile and kids are bigger driving distractions than cell phones ever will be.
You are crazy if you think large SUVs drive up gas prices, so you think the FBI and the secret service are soccer moms they all drive big Tahoe’s or Suburbans. And what do you think Fire departments drive tree hugger cars. If you don’t like large SUV’s than stay out of their way. They have the same right to be on the road as your little clown cars.
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So annoying.
