How oversized SUVs and trucks create a dangerous arms race on American roads

Summary

The article explores the growing trend of oversized SUVs and trucks on American roads, framed through the author's personal story of their mother switching from a minivan to an SUV for perceived safety. It argues that these large vehicles are not only less safe for others but also contribute to higher pedestrian fatalities, environmental damage, and a dangerous arms race on the road where drivers feel compelled to buy bigger vehicles just to feel safe.

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