Originally Posted by
javensbukan
That being said, these tests don't really mean that much anyway when you get by a much higher, heavier truck, either way it's going to be bad.
A car is only as safe, as it is properly maintained. So even if size basically matters in case of a crash, the Mirage is the loser, but lots of trucks I see look like you could touch through the rust, especially at the rear ends of old Dodge Rams and Dakotas. So they aren't any safer than your Mirage, but any light weight car has a size disadvantage on the roads, so the idea is to fear not, and be proactive and drive alert all the time. Drive almost like "aggressive" for lack of better term. Know what's going on with other drivers all the time.
And as Fummins again I believe said, consider every other driver a dummy who doesn't see you. The Mirage isn't that invisible. I find people usually see me coming, and mine is that common dark pewter grey colour that doesn't show up. Still keep in mind what is going on with other drivers.
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