75% More Pedestrians Have Been Killed Since 2009. Giant Trucks and SUVs Are a Major Reason
www.thedrive.com
A new NYT analysis found that anyone shorter than 5-foot-6 — about half of American adults — would frequently be knocked to the ground in front of today's average vehicle.
  • frongt@lemmy.zipEnglish
    32·
    1 month ago

    The modern Rav4 has exactly the same length and width as the modern Camry. Cars have gotten bigger, for sure, but by no means is it huge.

    • xthexder@l.sw0.comEnglish
      6·
      1 month ago

      A modern Camry is actually a whole foot longer than a Rav4, but the Rav4 is 1 inch wider and quite a bit taller. Definitely not the exact same size.

    • MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      1 month ago

      I stood next to a new Rav in the showroom, it seemed overly big to me. I want a small vehicle with a high wheelbase so I can drive on farm tracks.