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Front impact broke both my legs 6 months ago. What are SAFEST mid-range cars or mpvs?. Evidence if possible.?
Car drove head-on into my car at night but admitted his fault – only I suffered any serious injuries plus trauma. Now walk with sticks but have less movement in right ankle. I’ve only just returned to office work after 4 months physio. I now need to face driving again soon to regain confidence. My employer provides a car (or cash) what should I get? I’m aged 50, driving for 30+ years. Only drive 15 miles a day but loved longer UK trips at week-ends and holidays. Wife will need to share driving, but she hates BIG cars. No kids to consider but like large boot for wife’s luggage! Would a small MPV be more suitable than hatchback? One suggestion has been Ford C-Max small MPV with its higher seat position and its award for solving back posture problems which I also have plus better road visibility and cruise control; automatic may suit? Any evidence I can show employer will be very much appreciated. Thanks for your help – big hurdle to face, was very fit but now limited mobility.
What a dreadful experience!
I hope you are on the way to a full recovery.
It seems you have already done your homework on this. I’d take what you have to your employer.
You could also print out some stuff from the Ford website.
Or get leaflets from a local Ford dealer…
Very best wishes for the future…!
Car Safety for All
We all watch disasters unfold on the news. Most commonly, we watch horrific car accidents happening, people getting injured, even losing their lives altogether, while we eat dinner. We feel shocked, appalled, disturbed, then we shrug our shoulder and go about our lives. However, we never think that it is going to happen to us. And therefore, we allow ourselves to break a few road rules every now and then, drive after having the fourth drink, let our kids sit in the front seat, forget to wear the seatbelt and jump a signal. How wrong we are.
Car and road safety is extremely important simply because you never know what can go wrong when you’re on the road. You have many powerful machines, all going quite fast, on the same road. Even if one person makes a small mistake, turns his attention towards the CD player for a little longer than necessary, it cold spew disaster for at least 5 others. Therefore here is a basic list of precautions that you must take when on the road:
1. The Car:
• Ensure that your car is in good running shape. Check your brakes before you leave and ensure that all your lights and indicators are working fine.
• Carry out maintenance regularly – take care of that noise asap.
• If you’re buying a new car ensure that it is checked and confirmed by the EuroNCAP for its safety standards.
• Ensure that you have your necessary registration documents, and a valid license before you leave.
2. The Driver:
• Don’t try to be a hero. Drive within your limits, keeping things under control.
• If you hire a driver, test him out well. Ensure he has some kind of registration that qualifies him to drive. Don’t let kids drive before their legal age.
• Do NOT drink and drive.
• Wear a seat belt.
• Don’t drive at times when you’re stressed, nervous, or going through a bad time. Driving requires a lot of concentration.
• Don’t distract yourself by fiddling with the CD player, windows or whatever else. And DO NO talk on the phone while driving.
• Keep your eyes and ears open on the road. Be ready to anticipate what might go wrong.
3. The Passengers:
• As passengers, you also have responsibility to ensure that you make driving easy for the driver. Make sure you always wear seat belts.
• Don’t ask the driver too many questions so that he is distracted. Don’t bring up arguments and heated discussions on the road.
• Teach kids proper driving manners. Tell them how they’re expected to behave when in the car. They need to be strapped in,. and give them something that will keep them busy without distracting the driver.
• Do not let the driver drive if you know he’s intoxicated, under stress, under age, or does not posses a valid license
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