In Parking Lots, an Inexplicable Attraction Between SUVs, Cars

From: The Washington Post | Date: April 1, 2004| Author: Ron Shaffer | Copyright information

Dear Dr. Gridlock:

As a Ford Expedition owner, I do agree that SUVs are beasts.

I also believe that SUVs do not belong in the same parking area as cars. But what happens when the beast tries to shy away from the smaller cars?

When I go to a mall, I purposely park five or six spaces away from the closest vehicle because I don't mind the walk and don't want to be a part of an accident because a driver couldn't see around my truck.

On many occasions, upon returning to ...

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