Does driving a Prius make you a better driver?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by bhunter, Mar 5, 2015.

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  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk MMX GEN III

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    One negative, think I'm a lousier lane changer with the Prius. To be fair, with every new vehicle we get it seems rear and rear-corner visibility degrades, but the Prius hits a new low: I do NOT trust what I see (or miss) when shoulder-checking. The high waist waist line, split rear window, thick rear pillar, head rests: all work in concert to confound my peripheral vision. I've learned to be really cautious with lane changes.
     
    #21 Mendel Leisk, Mar 8, 2015
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  2. amati5

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    Safer with more tolerance for sure:
    1. Can't pass anyone so might as well stick behind a truck until you see the exit.
    2. People pass you left and right for some reason (I drive at normal speed as driving non-hybrid) because of the Prius. You'll used to it and don't care anymore.
     
    #22 amati5, Mar 9, 2015
  3. frodoz737

    frodoz737 Top Wrench

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    Does driving a Prius make you a better driver? Personally no...but I still save a lot of money on gas. Third party "you", that's debatable.
     
    #23 frodoz737, Mar 9, 2015
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