As you point out, Greg, SUVs and such only give the illusion of safety. Because of their high center of gravity, SUVs are involved in more roll-over accidents than any other vehicle, and an unloaded pick-up truck is inherently unstable. In addition, too many people who drive these beasts seem to think they're invulnerable and drive like they don't care if it rains or freezes 'cause, in their Sherman tank, they don't need no plastic Jesus.

When you drive a smaller car (especially with all the monsters on the loose), you have to learn to drive defensively, which means you keep your eyes open, use your mirrors, make a point of knowing what the people around you are doing, and anticipate. But then, this is what one should do no matter what kind of vehicle one drives.

If you tailor your life around fear of what might happen, you'll never leave the house. But then, most accidents happen in the home.

Don Firth