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Originally Posted by dcb
You haven't been paying attention then.
The argument that bigger is better is weak, better drivers make safer driving, not imbeciles in tanks.
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I could say the same thing.
I was the one that posted a youTube video hear that showed how safe a select FEW sub-compacts were when simulated hit by a large SUV/Truck. Less than 4 had high scores, mostly due to having side/curtain air-bags, while the other sub-compacts got wasted bad when T-Boned hit. And even then the Insurance rep doing the test admitted himself that there will always be an advantage in driving a bigger heavier truck when having an accident. But thanks to new technology and air bags smaller cars are a lot safer now. But NOT ALL SMALL CARS ARE AS SAFE. Head on wrecks were not as bad, but when a small car is struck to the side (T-Bone) it is very dangerous and side/curtain air-bags have proven themselves to much lower harm to people involved in such wrecks in small cars. I can post the video again if I can find it.
I agree that a better driver can often make a big difference too. For example: I have thought about buying a motorcycle. If I ever get another bike I will always drive it as careful as I can because I realize how dangerous wrecking a motorcycle can be. There fun, but they sure are not very safe.