SUVs: Big Car And Big Responsibility

SUVs are big and people bought them because of that fact. They wanted big. "It's safer!" they said. "I can see better!" And best of all it will "protect my family in a crash."

Of course for those people who ran over their own children with those SUVs? That's not due to their poor decision making, or life choices, that's the automotive industry's fault.

It's a horrible moment of neglect, but the automotive manufacturers and the public should not be the ones to shoulder the burden, sorry but no. When you choose to buy a bigger-than-needed vehicle then you choose a bigger-than-average risk. That's yours. I never chose to own an SUV, my bumper is all of a foot off the ground. I can see clearly out of my mirrors and the rear view. I also take the time to check, every day, every time I back up. There are lots of small children in my neighborhood, I even stop before I exit my own driveway just to be certain someone doesn't dart out from behind a tree, bush or on a bike.

Nothing replaces caution, no cameras, no beepers, nor warning lights. If you have two kids with you then check that they're buckled in properly before rolling into reverse. Take your time, driving, as we all know, has many dangers and rushing any part of the process isn't something industry could or should cure. That's driver responsibility. It's also something to think about next time you want something you don't really need.

Source: http://worldofsuck.net/index.php/but-you-wanted-that-suv?blog=2

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