It's way more likely to kill pedestrians. Trucks and SUVs have terrible sight lines for pedestrians, especially children, and especially in front of the vehicle. They also are more damaging to pedestrians in an collision, and have much higher rates of injury and fatality than sedans, station wagons, and coupes. The X factor here is that a higher percentage of the less secure, less capable drivers buy larger vehicles to insulate themselves from other vehicles on the road, and they drive with that same mentality around pedestrian-rich areas.

Trucks and SUVs are terrible, and you should only buy one if you need one, otherwise you look like a fucking jackass.

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[–] thoughtorgan@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

My next vehicle purchase is going to be the largest truck I can find not requiring a CDL.

[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Make sure you grab some "I did that" Biden stickers to slap on gas pumps. Really lean in to that "I make poor decisions and blame the wrong person for the consequences" energy.

[–] thoughtorgan@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Why, why would I do that?

Because I disagree with you about vehicles you think I'm a MAGA dude? Get a grip.

Trucks are available for purchase in America. Americans love them. It is what it is. If you don't like it, move or push for legislative change.

Truck owners sure as shit don't care about your talking points and will buy another, and another, and another. Nobody's going to be convinced by pedestrian safety statistics or mpg concerns.

Trucks are so deeply woven into America's culture I think guns would be banned sooner.