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Originally Posted by MrDinkleman
Perhaps it's because drivers of smaller cars drive more defensively because in an accident, they, being in the smaller car, have a higher chance of being smooshed...
Ironic, isn't it? When asked why they drive such big ass cars, most of the time the answer, when it is not about towing a boat or camper, is, "I like being high up because I can see better."  |
Well, in all fairness, for work I drive a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 2" lift kit. While I can see most of the road very, very well, I do need to be aware of what's immediately around me a lot more than I do in my FRS.
A couple reasons for this. When people are beside me, I cannot see their signal lights, so I don't know if they're trying to move over. If someone cuts me off very close to my front, I'm putting my brakes on immediately, because other than SUVs and other trucks, I can't see most people's license plates, which means I can't adequately see their brake lights. What I gain in being able to see further out from my truck, I lose being able to see very close up.
Not disagreeing with what you said, but, I feel like it gives some good context to the point of "seeing better".