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US-styled large trucks linked to a higher risk of pedestrian deaths, Australian study finds (www.sbs.com.au)
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[–] 44 points 3 months ago (1 child)

Yeah, no shit. They shouldn't even be road legal here imo.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    The line has to be drawn somewhere.

    Regular punters need to be able to hire a light truck on a regular licence, in case they need to move something bulky. Light trucks need to be crew-cabs so that a team of four can be transported to the job site, with all their tools. And you can’t legislate on the styling of a vehicle.

    If I had my way, the laws would be changed to mandate forward visibility, without reliance on ADAS. This would close the loophole, but overcab light trucks would still be legal; Mitsubishi Canters, Isuzu N-Series and Hino 300-series all provide great visibility.

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