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05-09-2008, 09:00 PM
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How much safer is a quad cab truck than other vehicles ???
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05-09-2008, 09:26 PM
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05-10-2008, 10:32 AM
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It also depends on the driver. Some drivers are safer in a smaller vehicle just because they can handle it better.
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05-12-2008, 09:53 AM
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well, if you get whacked by a semi on the freeway you're going to die either way  . |
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05-12-2008, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by yo vanilla
well, if you get whacked by a semi on the freeway you're going to die either way . |
Not neccesarily; and careful driving will mean that you are more than 70% less likely to be in a car/truck crash!  |
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05-12-2008, 12:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Debbie Draper
How much safer is a quad cab truck than other vehicles ???
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This is avery controversial topic, Debbie.
I firmly believe "The Larger The Vehicle, The Safer The Occupants" but that usually applies after the accident. Larger vehicles do require a different driving expertise and, due to their size, are more difficult to control so a smaller vehicle may, for many drivers, be more easily managed in an emergency.
Sorry, probably not a good answer but . . . |
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05-12-2008, 12:42 PM
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I feel too small to drive and out of control when i drive my husbands Silverado double cab. Heck my feet dangle off the seats not touching the floor like a kid but i'm very comfortable driving my 4Runner because i feel it's more my size. Yet when we had the Toyota Tundra double cab, i felt comfortable driving it. I guess it comes down to what you feel comfortable in.
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05-12-2008, 01:25 PM
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kickin' it one more time!
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Originally Posted by Crew Chief
Not neccesarily; and careful driving will mean that you are more than 70% less likely to be in a car/truck crash! |
well... we can debate the technicalities forever, and btw i'm in the cars are better camp. but really, if you get hit by a semi truck on the freeway you're (probably) going to die.
(so buy the car ) |
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05-12-2008, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Crew Chief
careful driving will mean that you are more than 70% less likely to be in a car/truck crash! |
You may be driving perfectly safe but it's the idiot who isn't driving safe or that red light runner that you got to look out for. I find myself watching how else drives just to protect myself. |
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05-12-2008, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Debbie Draper
How much safer is a quad cab truck than other vehicles ???
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You might feel safer in that truck. You will only feel the pain when you pull up to that pump and it says: 6.89 reg  |
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