Drivers of 4x4s / MPVs five times less likely to hit a crash barrier than those in other types of car; 4x4 / MPV occupants are less likely to be killed or seriously injured in an accident. Occupants are also more likely to be uninjured; SUVs 'under-represented in accidents on unclassified roads'.

M2 Presswire, February, 2007

M2 PRESSWIRE-6 February 2007-SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS: Drivers of 4x4s / MPVs five times less likely to hit a crash barrier than those in other types of car; 4x4 / MPV occupants are less likely to be killed or seriously injured in an accident. Occupants are also more likely to be uninjured; SUVs 'under-represented in accidents on unclassified roads'(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:06022007 A quick glance through TRL's report on roadside safety barriers and 4x4s and MPVs shows a very different picture to that painted in many of today's press reports.

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