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Vehicle Type

The type of vehicle involved in the crash is also important because the most serious injuries often result from pedestrians being thrown onto the hoods, windshields, or tops of vehicles. Serious head, pelvis, and leg injuries are common, and the severity of such injuries could be mitigated by improving vehicle designs and materials.

When selecting a type of car, minivan, SUV, or truck, factoring safety into the decision is a smart decision. Although there is no one safe car, it is clear that there are certain features of a vehicle that will reduce the risk of serious injury and disability if the vehicle is involved in a crash. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, features to look for include size and weight, structural design, restraint systems. For a guide to selecting a safer car in 2007, see the link below.

Shopping for a Safer Car 2007
See Website: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
www.iihs.org/brochures/default.html

Reference: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:
www.iihs.org