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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.
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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.
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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.!!
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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.