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How to choose a car with safety in mind

Safety is a top priority for many car buyers today. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recommends looking for the following safety factors:

Car size - Generally, the larger the car, the safer the car. Cars with wheel bases over 114 inches are involved in only one-fourth as many fatal accidents as those under 95 inches. Injuries are also more frequent in small cars than large ones.
Safety belts - Look for shoulder-belt adjusters and lap belts that fit snugly across the pelvis.
Air bags - For maximum safety, look for a combination of seat belts and air bags. Air bags cushion potential blows against the steering wheel, dashboard or windshield in front end collisions.
Head restraints - These should extend high enough - without having to be adjusted - to keep a person's head from snapping back unrestrained in a rear-end collision.
Anti-lock brakes - Emergency braking can make a car's wheels lock and skid out of control. Anti-lock brakes help drivers maintain control, even on wet or slippery roads.
Yellow rear turn signals - Research suggests that cars with yellow turn signals are less likely to be hit from behind while turning than cars with red signals.

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	How to choose a car with safety in mind Safety is a top priority for many car buyers today. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recommends looking for the following safety factors: Car size - Generally, the larger the car, the safer the car. Cars with wheel bases over 114 inches are involved in only one-fourth as many fatal accidents as those under 95 inches. Injuries are also more frequent in small cars than large ones. Safety belts - Look for shoulder-belt adjusters and lap belts that fit snugly across the pelvis. Air bags - For maximum safety, look for a combination of seat belts and air bags. Air bags cushion potential blows against the steering wheel, dashboard or windshield in front end collisions. Head restraints - These should extend high enough - without having to be adjusted - to keep a person's head from snapping back unrestrained in a rear-end collision. Anti-lock brakes - Emergency braking can make a car's wheels lock and skid out of control. Anti-lock brakes help drivers maintain control, even on wet or slippery roads. Yellow rear turn signals - Research suggests that cars with yellow turn signals are less likely to be hit from behind while turning than cars with red signals. © 2002 All Rights Reserved Site Design & Development by 1 Stop Sites Privacy Policies :: Site Map