What is one of the risks when a vehicle has a long and broad hood?

When a vehicle has a long and broad hood, it can create blind spots that limit the driver's vision, particularly for objects or pedestrians located close to the front of the vehicle. This restricted vision can extend up to 20 feet in front of the vehicle, making it difficult for the driver to see smaller objects or individuals directly in their path.

This aspect poses a safety risk, as it can hinder the driver’s ability to accurately assess their surroundings while maneuvering, particularly in tight spaces or during parking situations. By contrast, increased visibility and improved safety features would generally be associated with a design that emphasizes driver awareness and object detection, which is not the case with a long, broad hood. Enhanced turning radius typically relates to vehicle maneuverability, which is generally not influenced directly by hood size.