They get involved with more accidents than other cars
If you’ve ever wondered whether the colour of a car has any bearing on how likely the vehicle is to end up in an accident, it does.
Unfortunately, some of the more dangerous paint jobs can be counted among the most popular choices with Brits buying a new car.
According to RAC, the top trio of new cars bought in the UK are grey, black and blue which if you’ve spent any time on the roads might be readily apparent.
Sadly, these three paint jobs aren’t the safest in the land.
Granted, the main thing you can do to ensure you have a safe time on the roads is taking care not to drive like a wazzock, while employing the sort of caution behind the wheel that would suggest you think your fellow motorists never passed their driving test.
However, as safe as you can be sometimes there are other things which appear to impact the number of accidents and the colour of your car is one of them.
Cars painted black are apparently the most dangerous on the roads, with them being more prone to having accidents at night in particular, as pedestrians and other motorists can have a hard time properly spotting the car.
While research points towards black being the most dangerous car for someone to drive, grey cars also seem to have a higher rate of accidents than normal, while blue and red cars stand out as particularly problematic as well.
Even in daylight, darker painted cars are still harder to spot and distinguish against the roads and you want your big metal brick on wheels to be easy to see if others are going to factor it into their decision making.
Lighter-colored cars, like white, are easier to spot, making them safer despite requiring frequent cleaning. However, the safest car color is considered to be yellow, which, while highly visible, is not a popular choice among buyers.
In the UK, over 423,000 black cars were sold last year compared to just 11,000 yellow ones. A survey by the AA highlighted that bold yellow and shiny silver (distinct from grey) are the safest colors for cars.
Despite this, road safety experts emphasize that multiple factors contribute to car crashes, so the most effective safety measures are driving responsibly and ensuring your vehicle is as visible as possible.
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