• SparroHawc@lemmy.zip
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    5 hours ago

    You’re thinking of SUV’s, which typically have the flat, giant grill that is hard to see over and is far more likely to kill people on impact.

    Minivans typically have a short, sloped front which not only provides good visibility, but also is less dangerous to pedestrians in accidents.

    • Fredthefishlord@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      3 hours ago

      Frontal visibility is not where the dangers end. Heavier, larger cars deal more damage in accidents. The longer cars are less maneuverable, which increases the chance of an accident. It makes more car to clip into bikes as well.

      Heavier vehicles create more rubber waste byproduct that goes into the air, damaging children’s development more as well, for the more hidden side of damage.