At S.A.N.E. we strongly recommend that the auto, being the last line of defense in a crash do a better job of protecting you and your passengers. Therefore, insist on safety as the number one priority in your purchase or lease of a car.

There is more information available on www.nhtsa.gov and www.carsafety.org.

Source: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Please note the damage that was done to this automobile at ONLY 40MPH

NHTSA says that a five star car will (see chart below).

FRONTAL CRASH TESTS		SIDE CRASH TESTS
*****	10% of less chance of serious injury	*****	5% or less chance of serious injury
****	11% to 20% chance of serious injury	****	6% to 10% chance of serious injury
***	21% to 35% chance of serious injury	***	11% to 20% chance of serious injury
**	36% to 45% chance of serious injury	**	21% to 25% chance of serious injury
*	46% or greater chance of serious injury	*	26% chance of serious injury

(Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Hopefully, all automobile makers will join the five star group, with stronger bodies and stronger cages.

Please forget the term "gas guzzlers." They are for the most part the safest cars. At S.A.N.E., we encourage saving lives and reducing injuries vs. paying an additional $100.00 or more for gasoline per year. A life is priceless!