Common Car Safety Myths Debunked

Whether you love driving or it’s just a part of your daily routine, you may have heard these misleading driving myths. Learning the truth about these myths might keep you from buying the wrong car for you, or it could even save your life:

#1: Older vehicles are safer, as they are heavier and less likely to flip in an accident.

There is a bit of truth to this myth: experts say that in a head-on frontal crash, a heavier mass may be safer than a light car in many situations. However, this downplays the greater truth of picking a safe car: there are multiple variables that affect safety, and there are many advantages to newer cars with advanced safety technology.

#2: Minivans are the safest vehicle on the market. Like #1, this statement oversimplifies matters.

Some minivans have good safety ratings, but as a whole, they are pretty similar to sedans, but with a somewhat increased risk of rolling in an accident. This is not to say that minivans are not safe, but that you need to research specifics about the vehicle you’re interested in.

#3: Wearing a seatbelt in the back seat doesn’t really make you any safer.

This is completely false. Anything that claims you can skip out on seatbelt use is likely to get you into trouble, or worse, leave you with serious injuries in the event of an accident.

For More Information

Do everything you can to be safe on the road, but know that even the safest drivers are sometimes victimized by those acting irresponsibly. If you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident, call 800-242-2874 to speak with one of the Wausau car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.