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Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children, report says (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 17 points 1 year ago (1 child)

These haven't really invaded New Zealand yet, but I walked past a parked one once and the bonnet came up to my shoulders - I'm six foot tall.

These... things are a "clear threat" to fully-grown adults. They're well beyond that for children.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago*

    Oh, they're here. Our parking spaces aren't big enough for American cars, so they park as far back as the curb will let them – you can see their towballs lining the paths like tripmines.

    Gor a chuckle out of a 'ute' with the empty bed pulling a trailer with the tradie's gear in it though. Awww, your two-cab lifestyle ute's open bed too small for a 2x4 there buddy?

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