That bumper is eye level with me. He could have probably decapitated me if he reversed with enough determination.
It’s hard out there for small car people when everyone else is in an arms race to be as big as possible.
That bumper is eye level with me. He could have probably decapitated me if he reversed with enough determination.
It’s hard out there for small car people when everyone else is in an arms race to be as big as possible.
Not that this is adding anything but I’ve been hit three times by big trucks that “didn’t see me”.
The first time my wife and I were driving home from a date and he came from behind and just came into my lane and destroyed the left side of my car. He was a good guy and agreed it was his fault and the insurance worked out great.
The second time my wife and I were on our way to a concert and the same thing he came him behind except he also pushed me into a parked car destroying both sides of my car and almost ripped off my front left tire. This fucker lied to his insurance and because we had no witnesses I ended up paying for the rental and deductible. I also installed dash cams after.
The third time I was driving home from seeing one of my kids (they’re all adults) and stopped on the interstate in stop and go traffic. This guy rear ended me. When e pulled over he swore I stopped suddenly for no reason and was driving like an idiot. We called the cops and I showed him the video where I stopped due to traffic and the guy was at least 200 yards away when I did this PLAYING ON HIS DAMN PHONE! Needless to say the cop was on my side.
Note: My small cars are sports cars, so not exactly environmentally as kind as a smart car, but I still am concerned with these giant vehicles that are just begging to hurt people. I think they should follow the same regulations as buses. Put giant ass mirrors on the front on them like school buses and all, require a higher level license just to be able to drive them and so on.
Got nailed twice in one month. Dash cam cleared me on both. 2nd guy also wanted to lie, tell i showed him the camera by my rear view mirror. I ride now, but still have front/rear on my bike. Also on my helmet. Dash cams for life
This is a really good reminder to always have front and rear cameras. Removes all question of fault when people are driving like idiots
In my country you need a special licence to drive a truck and they’re normally used for work. I expect you could lose your job doing something like those things you described. Really disappointing that the truckers in your country aren’t held to any kind of standard.