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Saving money and helping the environment should not mean that you would also compromise safety when it comes to driving. Though the price of fuel had remarkably increased recently and the issue of global warming had been the talk of the town, still, things should be done not just to comply with the demands of the situation. We should also think of ourselves.

One example is the manufacture of small vehicles such as the Smart Fortwo, Toyota Yaris, and the Honda Fit. This type of vehicle is widely-distributed in the market nowadays claiming that they use less fuel and are environment-friendly. A typical person, who wants to save and help, would eventually grab this chance. However, it is better to know more about these little things before purchasing one.

Do you know and would you believe that studies show that it is unsafe to ride in a small car? Researchers say that people who are in a small car are more likely to suffer from bad injuries during crashes compared to those who are in bigger vehicles. To attest to that, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found out that there is a 51 percent possibility that the passengers of small vehicles could get killed during accidents than those who are in vehicles of a larger size. This was based from their 2006 fatality report.

However, this fact does not mean that all makers of small vehicles had failed to make their cars safe. Also, it does not guarantee that all small vehicles are dangerous. For instance, the three small vehicles mentioned above are rated “good” by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after performing crash tests. Meaning, other small cars that received lower ratings than the three are the ones which are really dangerous.

So when you are in the situation of choosing between saving, helping, and living, make sure that you know about these things. Don’t use small cars just to be able to save a dollar; it could eventually make you spend your savings for your hospital bills. Think twice