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Originally Posted by EllwynX
Tiny cars such as the Smart car is perfectly fine, but should be regulated as to WHERE they are allowed to drive. Those cars should be limited to city driving only (NYC, Philly, etc.) where high speeds are not reached and the odds of getting hit by a Tahoe going 75mph doesn't exist.
I don't care what their crash ratings claim, those tiny cars won't stand a chance if in a real world accident with a fullsize car/SUV/truck.
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I think you are right....cars like the Smart shouldn't be allowed on the freeway unless they are in the right lane only. I think it's, what, a B class car?
They should be able to maintain 85mph uphill if they want to drive it on the interstate in this country.
I's probably perfect for city driving, though....but not in a place that has a good public transit system. Car and Driver tested one that cost $15,000 and gets the same mileage as a honda civic, so I am not impressed. A base MINI Cooper handles better and cost only slightly more.
As for safety, it's easier to make a small car pass a crash test than a large one due to less force being involved. I don't think the Smart is a safe car regardless of crash test. I guarantee you that the Smart driver is in danger if any normal car hits it at even moderate speeds. That's another reason it should stay off the freeway.