This report will just encourage every phone driving phone texting soccer mom out there to buy a giant SUV so they will survive the crash into my small car. How would your stats turn out if everyone drove a small car instead of small locomotives?
I for one don’t want to give up my pickup, so please let’s don’t start this line of reasoning that if everyone drivses a skateboard we will be on even playing ground.
P.S. Libby you got anothe “like” from me.
Gary: Even if everyone drove a small car, we’d still have larger vehicles like trucks (including pick-ups) on the road. Driving a larger car may not guarantee survival in a collision but it would increase chances of survival.
Wow, I’m surprised that everyone is so pro-giant car. Is anyone surprised that the bigger the car the better it comes out in a crash with a small car? So what is a big enough car? Do you need one bigger than a semi to win that crash?
The real answer, of course, is collision avoidance technology — especially car-to-car communication to avoid crashes altogether. Then car insurance companies can disappear altogether.
I have Eyesight collision avoidance on my new Subaru Forester with autonmous braking, lane departure warning, and full stop adaptive cruise control. Unfortunately, I was run into in the side by a car that didn’t have this technology, and the repair bill cost her insurance company $4000. I bet she wishes she had it.
Question? Why does no US insurance company offer insurance premium disounts for having Subaru Eyesight or Volvo CitySafe? I read that both Australia and UK insurance companies do offer discounts for collision avoidance.
Sargeant, I have a doctor insured who is one of those green guys trying to save the planet so he bought a loaded Nissan Leaf total electric car and he was using it to buzz around town to and from his practice. It was an ugly little thing, had about a 70 mile range before recharging. He had an accident a few months ago. On a normal sized vehicle, it would have been considered a fender bender and fixed. However, this little car could not be fixed and was totalled. We have all heard the stories of the infamous Chevy Volt which tends to catch fire in an accident. The batteries are so toxic, the hazmat team usually has to be called when these cars are on fire. Despite all the promotion by Government Motors, they still can’t give these cars away and dealers hate having them on the lot.
snall cars. they are beautiful in look but unfortunately not road worthy and cannot sustain any major accident let alone safety. small cars are meant for people who can limit their speeds within 30/40 kms or 15 miles per hour. and can be used only in small towns. as was commented big dogs can turtle the vehicle. the same is fate with buffaloes and pigs which roam freely in india. hope the users will stick to speed limit for pleasure purpose only
I wonder how the Honda Fit faired. My sister was in a horrible accident in a Honda Fit. The entire front of the car disappeared, the dash melted, but the rest of the interior stayed in tact and she survived. Her head was in a halo (neck & head brace) for three months, but she’s back to normal and bought another Fit. So did I.
MadDog, you can peruse the results for all tested vehicles at: http://www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx
The Fit has not yet had the Small Overlap Front test, but it was rated “Good” (the top score) in all the tests to which it has been subjected thus far.
I don’t know anything about the current models, but I love my 2012 Fit. When I bought it, the Fit got the highest safety ratings of any car in my price range by both IIHS and Consumer Reports. With 2 kids in my backseat, safety rating was my top priority. Once I started driving the car I discovered an added bonus. The car’s gas mileage was listed as 38 MPG highway at the dealership. But, by driving conservatively (limited A/C and 60 mph highway) I get an average 48 MPG!
Going back to that accident I mentioned that my sister was in with her Fit, despite how bad the accident was, and despite the fact that the front end was gone up to the windshield, there was not one broken window in the car – not one – not even the windshield!! Pretty impressive, Honda. My personal lines agent was so impressed, he also bought one for his daughter.
You wouldn’t catch me dead in one of those small cars.
Nice play on words there Libby.
Yes Libby, if you were in one of those cars and had an accident, you would be dead.
Yes, Agent. My point exactly.
This report will just encourage every phone driving phone texting soccer mom out there to buy a giant SUV so they will survive the crash into my small car. How would your stats turn out if everyone drove a small car instead of small locomotives?
I for one don’t want to give up my pickup, so please let’s don’t start this line of reasoning that if everyone drivses a skateboard we will be on even playing ground.
P.S. Libby you got anothe “like” from me.
Wow! I’m on a roll with you, Perplexed. I’ll see if I can keep it up. But with our history, I’m not hopeful. :-)
Gary: Even if everyone drove a small car, we’d still have larger vehicles like trucks (including pick-ups) on the road. Driving a larger car may not guarantee survival in a collision but it would increase chances of survival.
Wow, I’m surprised that everyone is so pro-giant car. Is anyone surprised that the bigger the car the better it comes out in a crash with a small car? So what is a big enough car? Do you need one bigger than a semi to win that crash?
The real answer, of course, is collision avoidance technology — especially car-to-car communication to avoid crashes altogether. Then car insurance companies can disappear altogether.
I have Eyesight collision avoidance on my new Subaru Forester with autonmous braking, lane departure warning, and full stop adaptive cruise control. Unfortunately, I was run into in the side by a car that didn’t have this technology, and the repair bill cost her insurance company $4000. I bet she wishes she had it.
Question? Why does no US insurance company offer insurance premium disounts for having Subaru Eyesight or Volvo CitySafe? I read that both Australia and UK insurance companies do offer discounts for collision avoidance.
Wonder if they’ve rated the “Smart” car ? Those appear to be a
“Dumb” car, safety-wise. For starters, they are harder to see than most motorcycles !
I for one, am glad I’m too tall to ever fit in one of those things.
People say it gets good front crash ratings, but broadsides?
The only two words that come to mind are “Closed Casket.”
Rolling death trap.
I was wondering about the Smart Car. I know a couple of people with them. I told them they better not hit a big dog or they would be totalled.
Or, Agent, a large rabbit?!
I will bet the next headline will read “Motorcycles are bigger losers in safety crash tests than small cars”
Sargeant, I have a doctor insured who is one of those green guys trying to save the planet so he bought a loaded Nissan Leaf total electric car and he was using it to buzz around town to and from his practice. It was an ugly little thing, had about a 70 mile range before recharging. He had an accident a few months ago. On a normal sized vehicle, it would have been considered a fender bender and fixed. However, this little car could not be fixed and was totalled. We have all heard the stories of the infamous Chevy Volt which tends to catch fire in an accident. The batteries are so toxic, the hazmat team usually has to be called when these cars are on fire. Despite all the promotion by Government Motors, they still can’t give these cars away and dealers hate having them on the lot.
snall cars. they are beautiful in look but unfortunately not road worthy and cannot sustain any major accident let alone safety. small cars are meant for people who can limit their speeds within 30/40 kms or 15 miles per hour. and can be used only in small towns. as was commented big dogs can turtle the vehicle. the same is fate with buffaloes and pigs which roam freely in india. hope the users will stick to speed limit for pleasure purpose only
I wonder how the Honda Fit faired. My sister was in a horrible accident in a Honda Fit. The entire front of the car disappeared, the dash melted, but the rest of the interior stayed in tact and she survived. Her head was in a halo (neck & head brace) for three months, but she’s back to normal and bought another Fit. So did I.
Honda makes good cars which are dependable and safe. I think I would rather take my chances in an Acord or Pilot in an accident though.
MadDog, you can peruse the results for all tested vehicles at: http://www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx
The Fit has not yet had the Small Overlap Front test, but it was rated “Good” (the top score) in all the tests to which it has been subjected thus far.
Thanks, SafetyGuy. That’s great to know. I used to drive a Honda Prelude. Lots more fun, but not as safe.
I don’t know anything about the current models, but I love my 2012 Fit. When I bought it, the Fit got the highest safety ratings of any car in my price range by both IIHS and Consumer Reports. With 2 kids in my backseat, safety rating was my top priority. Once I started driving the car I discovered an added bonus. The car’s gas mileage was listed as 38 MPG highway at the dealership. But, by driving conservatively (limited A/C and 60 mph highway) I get an average 48 MPG!
Going back to that accident I mentioned that my sister was in with her Fit, despite how bad the accident was, and despite the fact that the front end was gone up to the windshield, there was not one broken window in the car – not one – not even the windshield!! Pretty impressive, Honda. My personal lines agent was so impressed, he also bought one for his daughter.