Originally Posted by
Iride01
Maybe you are interpreting it wrong. There is a big difference in trying to stop 80,000 pounds as opposed to a 2000 pound car. Being able to notice things further off is potentially more important for vehicles that are heavier.
I am not interpreting it wrong at all. Let me ask you a question. If you were operating an 80,000 pound vehicle in an area with narrow winding roads, what might you do differently than you would if you were operating a 2000 pound vehicle?