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Just look at that. This truck is taller than a used kid (10 years old). I assume the truck can run over pretty much any other age but probably the driver might be able to see older kid's heads. Or we could teach our kids to jump to school rather than walk. If you see a truck, jump and make eye contact before jumping while crossing the street. Or we could tell our kids to never go outside until they are 21.

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[–] UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

I used to live on a farm without trash pickup, so she got a good bit of work done. Not longer on the farm since my parents passed, but didnt have the courage to trade her in since it was my moms favorite vehicle.

Still get the occasional full load since I'm a big dude with a truck. Makes me feel good helping out people with small cars.

here she is

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

I drive a civic but ask the average American and you might hear something like this. https://youtu.be/MI7Tq6sRxE4?si=IeLZIDpqwjzZXvAe

2013 VW Golf 2.0 TDI. Although I’ve not driven it since February due to a complaint with the financial ombudsman service as it’s evident I have a blown head gasket which was causing me issues from buying it used.

Now have a 35 mile each way trip on the Metrolink and train to work. Luckily Incan WFH three days a week.

[–] kerrigan778@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I drive a 20 ton vehicle with dual rear tires, it gets about 4 mpg. I don't own a car though.

(I drive a city bus)

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

I drive a Gazelle.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Subaru Outback. You should see the kids roll off that hood at 80mph.

[–] BigPotato@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

The Impreza I drive is lower so the kids fly higher since I'm hitting them lower down.

[–] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

This morning I was driving to work and I saw off in the distance something moving behind an F250 truck. As I got closer and got to see the back, I realized it was the owner of the truck offloading tools at the worksite. He was on the shorter side, true, but a fully grown man completely hidden by the box of the truck.

[–] BigLime@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Used for the photo. Also, he's not brand new. The new ones cry a lot.

[–] collapse_already@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago

Reminds me of the safety flags we used to have to attach to our Big Wheels so that drivers could see us.

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