| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:4X4 drivers- Now go and help stranded people in the country | |
| Posted by: | Andrew Dunham | |
| Date/Time: | 01/12/10 14:12:00 |
| They are wider than estate cars, making it a challenge when they are parked. They are taller than estate cars, meaning it blockS the view of the road ahead. If you are hit by one, you are 4 times more likelyto be killed. The worst of it appears to be the psychological positioning of people who buy them: evidence shows they are more aggressive and less connected to the road experience as well as being four times more likely to be using a mobile phone while driving. There appears to be a 27% greater likelihood of an accident being caused by a 4 X 4 due to an illusory feeling if impregnability. http://www.stopurban4x4s.org.uk/safety.htm Mostly it's just the attitude of being more entitled I think. My neighbour usually takes up 2 parking bays with hers. |