Drivers of crossovers and SUVs often cite the vehicle’s higher seating position as reasoning for their purchase, but while sitting higher up comes with its advantages, it can also make pedestrians, cyclists and smaller cars harder to see in certain scenarios. Just take this video from the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit, for example, which shows the driver of a Ford Explorer running over a C4 Corvette after they failed to see it, essentially treating the sports car like a speed bump.
There’s no information to go with this rather crazy video, which was uploaded to Reddit last week. The clip shows a Ford Explorer driving down a residential street with cars parked on both sides of the road, approaching a three-way intersection. An Aqua Metallic C4 Corvette then enters the frame from the right-hand side and attempts to turn onto the adjacent road that the Explorer is on. The Explorer then begins to turn left and drives directly into the path of the Corvette, mounting its driver’s side quarter panel and driving over the top of the vehicle before dismounting. We can’t see any stop signs in the frame, but if they aren’t in place already, it seems as though this three-way intersection could use them.
What’s really bewildering with this clip is that the driver of the Ford Explorer can be seen correcting the steering in order to successfully traverse the C4 Corvette, so we’re confused about what they thought they driving over. It does genuinely seem as though they did not see the Corvette behind their A-pillar, though, as the driver looks a bit panicked when they feel the initial jolt. We imagine the C4 Corvette in this case would have some pretty significant bodywork damage after this, and it also appears as though the window broke.
Check out the clip embedded below.
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I’m sure the driver of the Explorer was totally paying attention while talking on the phone, while playing with the center screen, while yelling at some kids in the back seat, while eating some fries and maybe checking to their right before proceeding.
On a more serious note, it is kind of funny to watch and especially when you watch them continue like nothing was happening. The best part was when you hear the Vette’s window pop. About that time, I bet the Vette driver left a deposit in their pants! Just hope that glass didn’t harm them.
Dan you can clearly see that the SUV driver has both hands on the wheel. This is just an unfortunate accident where 2 vehicles come to a point at the same time. It happens all the time. We drivers just have to be extra careful these days. The SUV driver was not driving fast and to me probably panicked and didn’t realize that jamming on the brakes was the thing to do. A stop sign for the vette might have helped in this situation.
I thought maybe Arnold ” screw your freedoms” Schwarzenegger had switched brands to the Ford team.
“Built Ford Tough”
The ford driver had plenty of time to notice the C4 and come to a stop.
Not surprised. On the curving 2-lane leading to and from my home, I can completely lose an oncoming car in the A-pillar and side mirror as the road curves to my left. (’21 Edge)
Also, I was nearly run down by an F150 turning in to a parking space as I walked to my car in a Costco parking lot. I was surprised that I can still jump at my age (82). However, I did get an apology from the visibly frightened driver.
Cars on both sides of the street reduced this to a 1.5 Lane road, but clearly neither driver was [aying much attention. I was impressed by the Explorer’s climbing ability and equally so by the Vette’s body integrity!
Typical bad left turn maneuver by the Explorer driver. As a 70 years of driving defensive driver I am on the lookout at every intersection when I see a car making a left turn. Over 1/2 the time they are going to be in my lane, so if possible I stay back from the intersection. It is often scary to watch them try to correct their cutting into the right lane. Ya gotta watch out more that ever because of distracted driving, poor driving technique, and drivers that behave with the “outtamyway” syndrome.
Another reason you should have a RED Vette!