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Heavier cars in two car crashes do most often fare better in the collision, but in single vehicle crashes weight does not offer any advantage.
In Australia, approximately half of all fatal crashes involve a single vehicle. One model of one make may be safer than another, regardless of whether the car is large or small. Take into account the safety features of each particular model before you decide which vehicle to purchase.
Standard and optional safety equipment in vehicles is also continuously improving, so small cars are safer compared to what they were 5 years ago. So if you're looking for a safer vehicle, look at the available safety features as well as the ANCAP rating across models. You might just be surprised. |
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You may be able to see more when you drive a high car, but the feeling of control the view provides does not necessarily translate into a safer car.
Vehicles that are higher off the ground are not as stable as those closer to the bitumen. Some 4wd Owner Manuals even warn of the possibility of a car roll over, in accident conditions or even when driving off road.
High vehicles are also more likely to wander in strong wind conditions.If you are in the market for a 4wd, make sure you check the background of particular models. Being informed is being aware. |
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| Cars from all price ranges score high in the ANCAP system. You can save money, and be safe at the same time. View the range of new cars available at AHG that have achieved a 4 star ANCAP rating or better. |
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Purchasing a car with a high safety rating is not a license to take risks when driving. Safety features are more likely to increase your chances of surviving a crash but they won’t necessarily safe you from injury, or even death.
There are anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and most recently electronic stability control (ESC). All help to keep your car in control during safety manoeuvres. Don’t let this make you complacent. It is better to have no accidents at all, than test the limits of your EBD and end up hurt. |
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