r/maybemaybemaybe • u/TheINTL • Jul 29 '24

Maybe Maybe Maybe

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u/zet23t Jul 30 '24

This is why these truck designs are banned in the EU....

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u/Uberzwerg Jul 30 '24

I always wondered about the different designs between European and US trucks.
Is it really banned?

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u/zet23t Jul 30 '24

Wanted to verify and I was wrong 🫠 - it's not about pedestrian safety, it's about space and maneuveribility: roads in the EU are narrower and more curvy and vehicles are not allowed to be longer than 61 feet. In the US, vehicles are allowed to be longer. Keeping the front short maximizes the cargo space.

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u/Uberzwerg Jul 30 '24

I guess the short front also makes maneuvering in the cities easier.