drivers need to stand up at full height inside for ease of use
drivers, when seated, need to see very close to the ground what is in front of them
drivers are not all the same torso height. Men are usually taller than women so you need a really tall windshield for very tall seated drivers, and very sharp and short hood for very short drivers.
Its ugly, but is a very VERY functional design. I’d rather mail carriers are comfortable in their ride than feeling stylish.
From an article I read last week, it’s an accessibility thing. Front window needs to be low enough for short carriers, and the vehicle needs to be tall enough for a tall carrier to stand in.
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It is, but its pure function over form. If you want the whole story on this here’s a well done 13 minute youtube video: USPS Oshkosh NGDV Postal Van - Ugly by Design
Short version for the ugly:
Its ugly, but is a very VERY functional design. I’d rather mail carriers are comfortable in their ride than feeling stylish.
From an article I read last week, it’s an accessibility thing. Front window needs to be low enough for short carriers, and the vehicle needs to be tall enough for a tall carrier to stand in.
Looks silly, but pretty well thought out.