Yes. Avoid new cars with less than 4 stars.
Kees Oudesluijs
robertduquette@sympatico.ca schreef:
>>> Five stars indicate the highest safety rating and one star the lowest.
>>>
>
>
> I like this rating system!! Does this mean you can fail completely and you
> still get a "star"? :)
>
>
> Robert D
>
>
>> From: grumpyinloomis@ssctv.net
>>
>> I have a delivery fleet that travels 57.6 million miles per year in 1300
>> vehicles. Our current fleet is Pontiac Vibes and Ford Ranger trucks. Both
>> are "5 star" rated for safety. That 5 start rating is the best. We usually
>> have a wreck every week, it is worse in winter. Very few injuries in modern
>> cars. I really don't think our old cars have much to compare other than
>>
> they
>
>> have 4 wheels.
>>
>> Jerry
>> What does a 5-Star Safety Rating mean?
>>
>> The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) rates vehicles to determine crash
>> worthiness and rollover safety. The safety ratings are gathered during
>> controlled crash and rollover tests conducted at NHTSA's research
>>
> facilities.
>
>> Five stars indicate the highest safety rating and one star the lowest.
>>
> While
>
>> the safety feature ratings may differ among vehicles, all automobiles must
>> first meet Federal standards. Get more information about NHTSA's 5-Star
>>
> Safety
>
>> Ratings - Click HERE.
>> For all questions relating to NCAP crash testing, star ratings,
>> and vehicle safety, please email crash.test@dot.gov
>>
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