Easy fix- short drivers and lift kits should be factored in with a ban. If it saves even one Power Wagon from a dent, isn’t that worth a ban?
No
A BMW M1 sports car, produced 1978-81, only sits 1.14m tall, it’s probably got even better sight lines.
Just make the children taller
I was not wondering this but now I’m wondering why you were wondering this
Driving their MBT is a “there will be signs”. OP won the lottery and was worried about school zones, like all responsible MBT operators.
Honestly good on OP. We could use more good role models to show the youngins what responsible tank ownership is all about.
Friendliest IDF soldier
You could add the “I♥️Gaza” sign in the tank path. They love filming themselves running over signs
But what about Bubba Joe’s lifted F-350 dually with the extra huge exhaust pipes and big big American flags? He’s a real patriot so there’s no way it’s worse than all of these vehicles.
Worse? It’s more deadly than an M1 Abrams! Deadly is cool.
Man imagine if that was an enforced rule
Like, Trucknuts McGee isn’t even allowed to move into a house that’s too close to the school because he’s driving something that’s better rated as an Armored Personnel Transport than as a passenger car.
Ryan Fortnine made this point by climbing inside the engine compartment of a Dodge Ram.
They didn’t modify the truck and dude is over 6’ tall.
If they are to drive an armored vehicle on public roads during peace time, even the military necessitates a vehicle commander standing out of his hatch with direct communications with the driver so he can have an overview of what’s around the vehicle and compensate for the driver’s blind spots. It is a basic safety rule.
What, no driving an MBT into a school zone with all hatches closed? I’m sure we’re all very shocked at this revelation.
They really need to adjust their aim. They’re just grazing those kids.
Meanwhile in Europe, trucks have a flat front so drivers have great visibility.
It’s definitely starting here too. Of course it’s not as bad as the US but seeing those huge Dodg Rams or whatever is becoming more common. I guess I have to get used to it because I get annoyed every time I see such a car
And we don’t really drive “trucks” anyway, not as they know them in the US.
SUVs are getting annoyingly common though.
I think OP was referring to HGVs and not pickups.
The comment you are replying to does too. Check out this video comparing the 2.
Only an issue of a toddler literally sneaks in front of you when you’re stopped. Not an issue while driving and almost completely out of the realm of possibility in every day driving.
I once heard a story from someone who drives a small car. They were waiting at some traffic lights. A huge ute with terrible front visibility stopped behind them. Then, 30 seconds later, the ute driver forgot there was a car in front of him and drove forward, crashing into the small car. His excuse was “I forgor 💀”
American style utes are monstrosities.
Truly idiots live among us. I don’t think it was the choice of car that caused the accident but what he lacked in his skull.
Well people are always going to be idiots, so we shouldn’t give them the tools to cause accidents like this
Are you Australian by any chance? I’ve never heard anyone else use the term “ute”. Just wondering :)
It’s a utility vehicle, mate. I know Americans call them trucks, but over here you need a commercial licence to drive a truck, because they’re big and they’re dangerous if driven by someone without the proper training. American trucks have nothing on actual trucks, though thanks to irresponsible legislation they have many times the death toll.
I understand, it’s just that I’ve never heard that term outside of Australia. I was just wondering.
I agree that the term “truck” for both a HGV and a pickup is super confusing and I made that mistake myself earlier in the thread.
If they don’t care about school shootings, they are not going to care about this.
The M1 Abrams main battle tank, mind. This diagram indicates nothing about the M1 Garand or M1 carbine.
M1 helmet is probably pretty safe. M1 chemical landmine, probably not
M1 chemical landmine, probably not
Well not with that attitude it ain’t. Children need to learn this stuff you know
the children yearn for the mines
I can’t imagine a ten year old boy who wouldn’t be up for throwing rocks at land mines
Where is this from?
Starship Troopers
Not totally true because my sierra 2500 has cameras in the front, shows you what’s immediately ahead if you’re going less than 15 mph or so. Beeps like crazy and vibrates your asshole if there’s something in front.
vibrates your asshole if there’s something in front.
Rush hour traffic must get interesting
Fucking sold, goin to the nearest Sierra dealership rn
Is that why big trucks tailgate me? They just want their asshole tickled?
They want you to get your dumbass out of the passing lane.
Drives slower
Neat. You just caused a major traffic jam that’ll back up for miles. Very social. Very responsible.
Go fuck yourself
The fact that this needs to exist is absolutely ridiculous
