Bigger is better
source: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/cars/SUV-Rollover-vehicle-safety-report-123575354.html
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SUVs -- high-riding and gas-guzzling -- are safer to drive, according to the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report. People in 2009 cars are twice as likely to die in a rollover accident as people in 2009 SUVs. The reason for the declining SUV death rate is that electronic stability control -- a "computer-based system that helps drivers maintain control during abrupt maneuvers and on slippery roads," says CNN -- is now widely available on SUVs; the new technology has reduced the "tendency of SUVs to skid and flip over."
The report also notes that "sheer size is still a big factor in auto safety." According to the report, small cars have the highest death rates, while mid-sized or larger ones have lower scores. Also, the not-so-popular minivans rates as safer than an SUV.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a private group financed by auto insurers.
NBC Los Angeles also says specifies which models are safest, according to the report. The Ford Edge, Nissan Armada, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover LR3 and Honda CR-V have the lowest such rates; among luxury car models, the Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class are noted.
Full Story: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/cars/SUV-Rollover-vehicle-safety-report-1...
The report also notes that "sheer size is still a big factor in auto safety." According to the report, small cars have the highest death rates, while mid-sized or larger ones have lower scores. Also, the not-so-popular minivans rates as safer than an SUV.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a private group financed by auto insurers.
NBC Los Angeles also says specifies which models are safest, according to the report. The Ford Edge, Nissan Armada, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover LR3 and Honda CR-V have the lowest such rates; among luxury car models, the Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class are noted.
Full Story: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/cars/SUV-Rollover-vehicle-safety-report-1...
