[throw0101a]

> One thing I've been noticing more and more since Not Just Bikes pointed it out is the shape of truck hoods.

An M1A1 Abrams tank actually has better forward visibility than some pick-up trucks (and Peterbilt semi-tractors are about equivalent):

* https://old.reddit.com/r/fuckcars/comments/13r9x4w/semi_truc...

Also pick-up trucks are about as long as WW2 tanks (M4, Panzer IV, T-34):

* https://www.motorbiscuit.com/american-trucks-suvs-almost-big...