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Old 02-12-2015, 10:19 PM   #59 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ksa8907 View Post
I'm married with a 2 year old some and another on the way, safety is important to me. Yes I drive carefully, I have even had smith driving classes but that doesn't protect against crazy scenarios and idiot/drunk drivers.
Personally, give me all the safety equipment possible.
Sooo ... given the already posted data showing that in the real world .. the heavier vehicle has a statistically more than twice the rate/odds of death ... Is it safe to assume that you'll be looking for that lighter vehicle weight , as the safety feature it is .. on any future vehicle you purchase ?

(as posted previously)
3,500+ Lbs Vehicles 1 death out of every 1,500 registered vehicles.
2,500- Lbs vehicles 1 death out of every 3,333 registered vehicles.
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