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SMALL WONDERS - SMALL CARS ARE SAFER,
SAYS STUDY
 Small
cars are great fun. Almost as much fun as a scooter. They are easy
to maneuver in crowded cities.When you plan to buy a car for household
purposes, you first think about a car which has recently been introduced
into the market.
Most of you will consider the condition of roads in your city before
buying a car, specially when you reside in a crowded city like Mumbai.
You should pay attention to technical specifications while looking
for a new car. A wide range of tests are performed at different
vehicle centres throughout the world, in order to help us find cars
that are safe to drive.
According to the latest crash test results carried out by the European
New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), smaller cars are safer
than larger cars. During tests, a remarkable number of small cars
worldwide emerged with four stars out of a possible five. The tests
include - Frontal offset crash test, Low-speed (bumper) crash tests,
Head restraint tests, Side impact tests.
Small car dealers in Mumbai aso agree that small cars are among
the safest. Ranaji, the owner of of Popular Car Bazaar said, "When
our clients look for a safe car, we advise them to go for the small
car range." K Yhadav, owner of Royal Motors, uses an Indica.
Yhadav says, "For personal use, I prefer small cars. Indica
has given me the best service for the last one year. I always tell
my friends and relatives to opt for a small car. Considering safety
measures and parking problems, I think a small car is the best choice."
He added that "Car tests have enhanced the public's faith in
small cars."
Ratings depend on how well the structure/safety cage protects the
occupant compartment, the risk of injury measured for an average-size
male, and how well the restraint system controls occupant movement.
Rankings of vehicles with similar overall crash test ratings are
based on how well head restraints and bumpers are designed to prevent
neck injuries in rear-end crashes and property damage in low-speed
crashes.
By : Sharmistha Chakraborty
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