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             Many types of vehicles on the road reflect the power of the manufacturers in producing and designing different kind of vehicles. The people's needs and tastes is the main reason for manufacturers to design varies kinds of vehicles. These vehicles are stylish to have, but how safe are they to the public? The Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) is supposed of as one of the safest vehicles on the road today. People out looking for a new vehicle, looking at the design of a SUV and cannot see why it wouldn't be the best choice. The tall frame of an SUV gives the driver better visibility and ground clearance. The optional 4x4 makes it better for snow and going off road. Their heavy weight and large body are supposed to make these vehicles tough and durable. Also, the SUVs has very similar design to a truck, which appeals more to the public than does a van or minivan.
             Though these characteristics of SUVs are supposed to make them safe, they actually make SUVs very dangerous to drive. Overall safety on American roads has increased over the last decade. However, sport utility vehicles threaten to reverse the trend. When it comes to safety, SUVs may be the most dangerous vehicles on the road, and the road is exactly the place they should not be. Sports utility vehicles are supposedly designed for off road driving. It seems like the bigger the body is on a SUV, the more popular it is, which is causing the manufacturers of these SUVs to come up with even larger models. With huge bodies and very low safety features sports utility vehicles are being used for a different purpose than what they where intended for, being an off road vehicle. .
             However, SUVs causes problems with driving them on the road. Their huge bodies make it hard for other cars to have a clear view of the road they are traveling on. It is very difficult for others to see around a sports utility vehicle. When an SUV like a Chevrolet Suburban, Yukon, or Ford Expedition is backing up from a parking spot, the driver of the SUV cannot see objects located directly behind them.


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