Theory why Mavericks get rear-ended so much

[grumpyunk]

The Maverick looks so much like the F-150 that drivers approaching from behind think the have lots of room before they must stop. The Maverick is smaller, and appears the same as an F-150 that is much further away giving drivers a false sense there is more room between them and the tailgate of the Maverick.
I do not know how, but bet one could figure what a Maverick looks like at 50 yards, and compare that to an F-150 that was 100 yards away. If they look the same, there's the explanation of the high rear-end collision frequency. I say high, base only on the accidents reported on site.
Anyone have a better idea or want to poke holes in mine?
tom

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[Cherokee]

I call BS
Hole poked.
People are texting, absentmindedly not paying attention to the task at hand.
Not every driver out there should have a drivers license.
Commercially I’ve logged 3.2 million miles. Plus to and from in my POV all my life.
I’ve never rear ended anyone or even caused a wreck. Never been at fault.
It’s not the vehicles fault.

It’s people who just won’t accept responsibility for their actions.
Besides they call them accidents, that’s BS they are crashes.
“Aw poor pitiful me, the roads were wet, it was icy, I couldn’t see”
They were all driving too fast for the road conditions.

We were men, and NO one had peanut allergies !

 

[1929]

The Maverick looks so much like the F-150 that drivers approaching from behind think the have lots of room before they must stop. The Maverick is smaller, and appears the same as an F-150 that is much further away giving drivers a false sense there is more room between them and the tailgate of the Maverick.
I do not know how, but bet one could figure what a Maverick looks like at 50 yards, and compare that to an F-150 that was 100 yards away. If they look the same, there's the explanation of the high rear-end collision frequency. I say high, base only on the accidents reported on site.
Anyone have a better idea or want to poke holes in mine?
tom

I see no evidence of higher rate Maverick rear collisions in your post. Where is the data. To discuss a fact there needs to be a fact to start with. Where is the data?

 

[HeyBales]

I call BS
Hole poked.
People are texting, absentmindedly not paying attention to the task at hand.
Not every driver out there should have a drivers license.
Commercially I’ve logged 3.2 million miles. Plus to and from in my POV all my life.
I’ve never rear ended anyone or even caused a wreck. Never been at fault.
It’s not the vehicles fault.

It’s people who just won’t accept responsibility for their actions.
Besides they cal them accidents, that’s BS they are crashes.
“Aw poor pitiful me, the roads were wet, it was icy, I couldn’t see”
They were all driving too fast for the road conditions.

We were men, and NO one had peanut allergies !

Ya - that even applies to so many talking on phone while driving.
We've probably all seen that look on a driver's face and they are in the midst of some stupid move their brain focus just became aware of, though looking right at the situation, because their primary focus had been the conversation.

Now - that was always possible before cell phones, we know the drivers that for some odd reason tried to maintain eye contact with passengers when talking.
Then the passenger had to increase focus on road if they were smart to compensate.

If I take a call while driving from a friend, usually starting at a light, I'll inform them I'm driving and sorry about the pauses since my focus is elsewhere - they almost always say never mind they'll call back later, or I say text me a good time to call you. Or they live with pauses of delayed responses and things I don't really hear. Friends learn.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I agree, too many people screwing around on their phone while driving.

I call BS
Hole poked.
People are texting, absentmindedly not paying attention to the task at hand.
Besides they cal them accidents, that’s BS they are crashes.

I wanted that Chrysler so bad. The closest I got was my 72 Chrysler Newport two door.

 

[Meeka]

I call BS
Hole poked.
People are texting, absentmindedly not paying attention to the task at hand.
Not every driver out there should have a drivers license.
Commercially I’ve logged 3.2 million miles. Plus to and from in my POV all my life.
I’ve never rear ended anyone or even caused a wreck. Never been at fault.
It’s not the vehicles fault.

It’s people who just won’t accept responsibility for their actions.
Besides they cal them accidents, that’s BS they are crashes.
“Aw poor pitiful me, the roads were wet, it was icy, I couldn’t see”
They were all driving too fast for the road conditions.

We were men, and NO one had peanut allergies !

Hear hear! The head of the nail has been hit!

 

[DC1990]

Interesting theory but I don't think Mavericks are getting rear ended more I think there are just more crashes in general.

3 reasons come to my mind
1. As stated above drivers are not paying attention. They are on their phone or messing with the infotainment system
2. The more safety tech and automatic features a car has the more absent minded a driver can get used to being.
3. Lastly the one I rarely hear anyone talking about is cannabis legalization. How many drivers are under the influence??

Where I live driving in my small town has steadily gotten worse in the last 5 years or so.

 

[rlhdweman]

I think we just hear about it more because they are totaled from such minor impacts. I know blah blah blah safety, it shouldn't be that hard to build a vehicle that doesn't sacrifice itself to avoid a little whiplash. A stronger rear structure & better designed seats.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

Interesting theory but I don't think Mavericks are getting rear ended more I think there are just more crashes in general.

3 reasons come to my mind
1. As stated above drivers are not paying attention. They are on their phone or messing with the infotainment system
2. The more safety tech and automatic features a car has the more absent minded a driver can get used to being.
3. Lastly the one I rarely hear anyone talking about is cannabis legalization. How many drivers are under the influence??

Where I live driving in my small town has steadily gotten worse in the last 5 years or so.

My brother says the same thing about what You said in line Number 3 Marijuana smoking and driving is the same as a DUI You're driving under the influence of Marijuana which is no different than alcohol.

 

[G19Tony]

When the Honda Grom first came out, I was an early adopter. People were turning in front of me all the time. I believe it was because I was about the same size as the 50cc moped that ply the roads of Las Vegas all the time. Cagers weren’t expecting me to be on them at 45-50 mph.

 

[James K]

The Maverick looks so much like the F-150 that drivers approaching from behind think the have lots of room before they must stop. The Maverick is smaller, and appears the same as an F-150 that is much further away giving drivers a false sense there is more room between them and the tailgate of the Maverick.
I do not know how, but bet one could figure what a Maverick looks like at 50 yards, and compare that to an F-150 that was 100 yards away. If they look the same, there's the explanation of the high rear-end collision frequency. I say high, base only on the accidents reported on site.
Anyone have a better idea or want to poke holes in mine?
tom

I like what Cherokee said but that doesn't discount your theory. However, I see no way of testing it so it will have to forever be the "little mind-little truck theory".

 

[mshapeer]

Interesting theory but I don't think Mavericks are getting rear ended more I think there are just more crashes in general.

3 reasons come to my mind
1. As stated above drivers are not paying attention. They are on their phone or messing with the infotainment system
2. The more safety tech and automatic features a car has the more absent minded a driver can get used to being.
3. Lastly the one I rarely hear anyone talking about is cannabis legalization. How many drivers are under the influence??

Where I live driving in my small town has steadily gotten worse in the last 5 years or so.

Add to that an increase in drivers who tailgate - also live in a small town

 

[boxster03]

suggest you turn on your drivers side turn signal when stopped - you are not turning but it makes you much more visible

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