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Safer Cars

Many people buy their automobiles based on their outward appearance rather

than their inward. Though before purchasing a car it is best to do research.

When buying a vehicle you should look to see if there any problems with the

safety of the vehicle. Safety is divided into three different categorical areas: size

and weight of the vehicle, passive safety which prevents people from being

injured in a accident , active safety helps drivers avoid accidents. Some

larger/heavier cars that have poor ratings can possible have better results than

smaller cars with better ratings. Rather than looking for a car that has passive

safety, you should look for a car that has active safety and will avoid an accident

The size and weight of a vehicle matters, all cars have to meet the US

Department Of Transportation standards for accidents. Larger/heavier vehicles

tend to be more safer than the smaller ones. Small cars have double amount of

deaths than the larger ones, in connection to their numbers on the road. When

heavier vehicles crash head to head with lighter ones, the lighter vehicle and its

passengers usually suffer the most damage because of the difference in weight.

Statistics show that SUV-to-car accidents

. . .

It is good to be aware that there are some problems that aren’t

considered as safety-defects but are. In 1998 all new cars that were

sold in the US had to have air bags on both driver and passenger side (dual air

bags).

Occupant death rates in two-vehicle crashes, 1990-95 model passenger vehicles versus other vehicles (

Weight Class (lbs) Vehicle crash pairs 1990-1995 Cars Pick-ups SUVs Cars

Other

Pick-ups

Other SUVs Other

less than 2500 109 35 105 58

2500-2999 83 43 89 88 54 75

3000-3499 60 48 56 116 53 75

3500-3999 53 57 52 115 37 92

4000-4499 49 58 44 144 29 91

4500-4999 45 169 29 110

5000 + 38 181 25 112

Passengers of the lightest cars have tremendously higher death rates. Sport touring tires have a lot

more grip than regular tires, though their softer compounds don’t last that long.

After research, evaluation, and examination of the vehicle is made you

should be ready to purchase it. Be aware that some seating options change the size and style of

the head restraint. In 1999 all light trucks sold in the US had to have dual air bags also. Size is considered a passive safety

pictures: as they say “bigger is safer. In the near future these models should be less

expensive, because everyone will be needing one for their vehicle.

Traction Control is the option that improves traction and directional

stability on slippery roads, using a combinations of electronics, and ABS.

The expanded airbag cushions the head and prevents the passenger from hitting

the steering wheel, windscreen, or dash board. BMW, Cadillac, and

Mercedes-Benz offer new electronic stability-control systems on their

higher-priced models.

The following chart is from IIHS News Release dated 2-10-98.

Airbags expand quickly when there is a severe frontal accident. The

federal government required their installation in 1967.

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