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What are the features of SUVs that make them unsafe? Scientific explanation?



    

Mud Killer
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It's the "idiot" driver option. Commonly seen in the "soccer mom" editions. If you see a kid's name and a ball in the back window, just turn down another road. You don't want any part of that.


hello
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they have two issues which make the unsafe.

1. they are heavy. this means they won't stop or turn as well because of basic physics. (inertia)
2. they are top heavy. this means that their ballance is off, thus the problem with #1 is worsened by the fact that the weight is trying to continue forward while the wheels are trying to turn. this is called 'center of balance'. the higher it is the more likely it is to tip.

these are just the issues they have for their passengers. also because of their weight they tend to be more dangerous to those they hit for the same reason that they are harder to drive.

these issues are fought by technology. in the US all medium and larger SUV's have electronics to help prevent you from tipping them and now don't tip any easier than large car. they all also have ABS and most have 4 wheel disc brakes which means they stop nearly like a car now too.


kenbgray
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They are top heavy and can roll over very easy. Some people who drive them think because they are big and high they own the road.


Jordan C
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The only thing that makes SUV's unsafe for the occupants is the higher chance of a rollover. Most Suv's have a higher center of gravity (higher off the ground and more weightmetal in the top half of the vehicle) than cars do. This allows suv's to be more likely to flip or roll over during violent sudden maneuvers at higher driving speeds. Other than that, they are safer than most cars for the occupants because they are larger vehicles with stronger frames and more sheet metal to absorb impact during a crash. Personally, I'd rather be in an suv than a car during a crash because I know how to drive one...


bungee
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the only thing that makes them unsafe is the driver<





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