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I drive a compact sedan in an area known for its love of trucks. Even 5 years ago, it felt fine. Now I am noticing more and more that driving the sedan feels f
by skepticATX 3y ago
I drive a compact sedan in an area known for its love of trucks.
Even 5 years ago, it felt fine. Now I am noticing more and more that driving the sedan feels flat out dangerous. There are more huge trucks and SUVs on the road. They impede my view of the road, and will also clearly demolish my car in an accident.
I swore off large vehicles when I first started driving, but it is to the point where I’m having to consider getting one for my next vehicle just to feel safe on the road. Something needs to change.
- bdcravens 3y agoI can't imagine things changing unfortunately. The best thing you can do is get the smallest SUV you feel comfortable with. That said, I'm in Houston, where trucks rule (by your username I assume you're in Austin). I'm less worried about whether the vehicle is a truck or not, and more about driver behavior. Stupid, impatient driving is the real danger. Driving defensively is your best strategy. I used to be an impatient driver; these days I more or less stick to driving with adaptive cruise control and just chill and keep my eyes out for the idiots (which includes being disciplined about handling my phone while driving)
- helij 3y agoThis is my biggest issue as well. I love small cars and would love to have them again but you just can't see anything out of them due to every car around you being three times the size and two times higher. Can't see anything.