"safety" of little tin can cars.

[FUNKED1]

Exactly - they choose what they drive.  They choose to give up maneuverability and braking ability for a size advantage.  They are making accidents not only more likely but also more dangerous for others because of the inertia and kinetic energy of their vehicles.  

If they chose to drive normal size cars (like people did in the days before the SUV trend took over) they would be less likely to get into accidents and (excepting those accidents where large vehicle offenders (LVOs) are involved) not significantly more likely to be injured in an accident.

[FUNKED1]

Originally posted by Staga
Speaks like a true socialist!

Che lives!  

Choosing not to indulge in antisocial behavior is not the same as being a socialist.

[Staga]

Huh ?

You don't like big cars = you're antiamerican = you're socialist, maybe even commie or... gasp... a FRENCH !

Have a good weekend; Don't get killed in your tiny antiamerican car !
 

[FUNKED1]

Shuddup you dang nordicfrog

[J_A_B]

"They are making accidents not only more likely "

Um no, it's the alcoholics and the reckless and negligent idiots who make crashes more likely.  The courts would agree with me.  I'm sure you do too except you're half trolling (and I'm half biting).


Protecting yourself and driving by the rules isn't antisocial....antisocial is the guy driving like a reckless madman or drunk with no regards for himself or others.  


And if you think that superior handling is going to help you much in an accident....you're likely wrong.  Your reflexes are the bottleneck--if your car handles well enough to cope with what your reflexes are capable of (this is where SUV's usually fail), then anything beyond that is waste.  Most drivers grossly overestimate their reflex speed.


J_A_B