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[Ron Thigpen <rthigpen AT nc.rr.com>]

Just saw this interesting statistical comparison study of two types of 
road risk by vehicle type.  Results speak for themselves.

What we already knew: big vehicles increase risk to others.  What is 
often disputed: big vehicles don't guarantee less risk for their 
occupants.

Even for those willing to discard the risk to others, pickups and SUVs 
don't look like the best safety choice.

Also interesting to note the difference quality makes within a vehicle 
class.  [ex: jetta v. escort, altima v. grand am]

--rt

the press release:
<http://enews.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive/EETD-SUV-Safety.html>

Don't miss this graphic:
<http://enews.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive/EETD-SUV-Safety-newWin.html>

the full paper:
<http://enews.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive/assets/images/2002/Aug-26-2002/SUV-report.pdf>