[bwilson4web]

I try to avoid comparing my ride with another ... unless someone else comes with a 'chip on their shoulder.' No matter what we say or do about SUVs, it won't have any effect on either our 2003 or 2010 Prius. So I tend to focus on things I can do something about.

Living in the South, I'm well aware of how many of my co-workers use SUVs, pickups, and 4-wheel drive vehicles that will never see a spec of mud. But they made their bed and need to live with the consequences. After all, they put their own lives at risk and pay at the pump.

I've been rebuilding NHW11 accelerators for a couple of years and studied the NHW20 accelerator. I've tested every form of 'How to deal with a runaway' and am well practiced. I'm quite happy to share my 'lessons learned' about Prius but really could not post anything about an SUV except to "copy and paste" what is already common knowledge. ... One exception, pedestrian accidents.

In looking at Prius-pedestrian accidents, I have to wade through a lot of pickup and SUV accident reports. A bloody business, literally, I'm seeing in the accident statistics some ugly trends. But it only matters if pedestrian safety is important ... then the type of vehicle becomes important to see if there are vehicles that need special attention.

Bob Wilson