Here is a summary of what makes a holistically safe vehicle:His candidates:
- Good handling and braking
- Weight of about 3500 pounds; less is more dangerous (in a crash), more isn’t helpful
- Low center of gravity
- Anti-lock Braking syste (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- air bags (used correctly), everywhere
- Good gas-mileage
- Low-pollution emissions engine