Consumer Reports: As SUVs & pickup trucks grow in size, so do blind spots

by Jennifer Emert

Wed, July 19th 2023, 7:15 PM UTC

{p}As vehicles have grown in size, so, too, have the blind zones around them. However, there is currently no law requiring vehicles to have front cameras or sensors. (Photo credit: Consumer Reports){/p}

A disproportionate number of frontover victims are children, as these accidents mostly take place in driveways and parking lots. According to Kids and Cars, about 81% of victims are 6 years and under. (Photo credit: Consumer Reports)

There are so many large vehicles on the roads that awareness has to be part of it. If you are driving a large vehicle, maybe walk around the vehicle, or make sure all kids in the area are in your line of sight before that vehicle starts to move. (Photo credit: Consumer Reports)

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As vehicles have grown in size, so, too, have the blind zones around them. However, there is currently no law requiring vehicles to have front cameras or sensors. (Photo credit: Consumer Reports)

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