Would you buy a heavy 4x4 for safety reasons

[slovcan]

Oh yeah. And for good reason!

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by slovcan

Oh yeah. And for good reason!

A bit nippy there ?

[slovcan]

Originally Posted by coolcat

A bit nippy there ?

It is 13:22 here now and the temp is up to -8C.

[MSS]

Originally Posted by grivas

in my opinion these so called 4x4s SUVs etc have no place on our busy congested and not fit for purpose roads, drivers choosing to have these, clearly for the no other reason than to compensate for other deficiencies should be taxed heavily, and be able to pass a special driving test, in any case ALL drivers should have to take a mandatory retest every 5 years for their health and safety, and not forgetting training purposes. The driving test in the UK is far too simple now, I mean no motorway training whatever, that is ridiculous.!!

You really are a happy chappy, grievas!

How about every household being allowed no more than one car but it must have 400+ BHP. This should minimse congestion problems as well as demands on the NHS.

[Dallas]

Originally Posted by m2n

4x4's are high up,therefore, the car weight is higher off the ground and IMO more prone to be pushed over especially in a high speed collision.

I'm 6ft tall and suffer the same problem but I'm sure I would protect you a lot better than a small person would, if we were to end up in a brawl.

Originally Posted by grivas

in my opinion these so called 4x4s SUVs etc have no place on our busy congested and not fit for purpose roads, drivers choosing to have these, clearly for the no other reason than to compensate for other deficiencies should be taxed heavily, and be able to pass a special driving test, in any case ALL drivers should have to take a mandatory retest every 5 years for their health and safety, and not forgetting training purposes. The driving test in the UK is far too simple now, I mean no motorway training whatever, that is ridiculous.!!

4x4's, SUV's, Vans, trucks etc etc, they are no different, what's your point exactly? 4x4's tend not to travel at high speeds, whereas cars do and are involved in more accidents. I myself would rather be in a 4x4 in a collision, as above when I mention about my young family...

All shapes and sizes of vehicles are involved in accidents, but 4x4's and SUV's do give the occupants more protection.

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by slovcan

It is 13:22 here now and the temp is up to -8C.

T-shirt and shorts weather

[Nantwich 75]

Originally Posted by Dallas

I'm 6ft tall and suffer the same problem but I'm sure I would protect you a lot better than a small person would, if we were to end up in a brawl.




4x4's, SUV's, Vans, trucks etc etc, they are no different, what's your point exactly? 4x4's tend not to travel at high speeds, whereas cars do and are involved in more accidents. I myself would rather be in a 4x4 in a collision, as above when I mention about my young family...

All shapes and sizes of vehicles are involved in accidents, but 4x4's and SUV's do give the occupants more protection.

I wonder how Prince Phillip would comment?

[Darcydog]

Originally Posted by Nantwich 75

I wonder how Prince Phillip would comment?

With alacrity I would suggest seeing as he walked away from that one...

[mileshawk56]

As you say Gerald "you might think"so but traffic incidents/accidents involve so many different factors its impossible to say. You pay your money and take your chance and hope in the same position your first words are about the other persons welfare. Chris S.

[Dallas]

Originally Posted by Nantwich 75

I wonder how Prince Phillip would comment?

He survived didn't he, no injuries, the two people in the Kia needed hospital treatment. Thankfully no one was seriously injured, you certainly cannot blame the 4x4 for the accident...

Who knows what would have happened if he was also in a small car, two cars involved in such an impact normally ends with one car and the occupants comping off a lot worst.