Study: Megacar Drivers Up to 4x More Likely to Hit Walkers While Turning

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By Kea WilsonMar 17, 2022, 4:13 am477 ptsHot
SUVs and pick-up truck drivers are three to four times more likely to hit a pedestrian when they make a turn than the drivers of smaller cars, a new study finds — and researchers think it’s because federal regulators aren’t scrutinizing the common design features that make it impossible for megacar…

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