Summary
Thomas Sowell aptly titled his last column, "Making half-baked arguments." His argument that lighter, more fuel-efficient cars will lead to more serious injuries and death is half-baked. Studies of car crash data show that heavier cars, such as SUVs, are much more dangerous for their passengers.
You are more likely to be involved in a car cash while driving in an SUV. Although the reason for this is not clear, some have theorized that because SUVs are heavier, they do not handle as well in emergency situations. Lighter cars, because they are more nimble, may keep you out of a car cash.See the full content of this document
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Data Suggest Lighter Cars Are Better
Passengers of SUVs are also more...
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