If you ask anyone, they will likely tell you that vehicles are safer than they used to be. However, thousands of deadly accidents still occur every single year. This can occur to a number of reasons. Maybe a vehicle didn’t have the appropriate brake repairs. Many a vehicle ran a red light.
It can happen to anyone at any time. The best that you can do to protect yourself and your family is to stay aware, keep your vehicle well maintained, and purchase a safe vehicle. It is true that some vehicles are much safer than others. This is generally illustrated by a safety rating metric that ranges from one to five stars. However, there are some things you should know about safety ratings.
First, safety ratings are calculated from a number of simulated crash tests. Dummies measure the force exerted on them from different types of crashes. This is then used to determine the safety rating. Yet, this is an inaccurate method. This is because the crash dummy assumes that everyone’s bodies are similar. This is simply not true. For example, women are 73% more likely to be injured in a crash and 17% more likely to die.
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