Re: CSSilver is Safer

2003-12-20 Thread sol
I had similar scary experiences when I had a silver car. More near misses of people not seeing me than any other vehicle I've ever owned. Got rear-ended at the bottom of a slope also.. paula - Original Message - From: Craig Chamberlin cchamber...@itsmyplace.com This is contrary

Re: CSSilver is Safer

2003-12-19 Thread Marshall Dudley
Do they have an explaination? Is the silver easier to see, or people who select silver older or better drivers? Curious. Marshall daddybob wrote: Choosing a Car Color? This One Is Safest If you're in the market for a new car this holiday season, choose one that is silver. According to a

CSSilver is Safer

2003-12-19 Thread daddybob
Choosing a Car Color? This One Is Safest If you're in the market for a new car this holiday season, choose one that is silver. According to a study by researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand that assessed the effect of car colors on the risk of serious injury in over 1,000

Re: CSSilver is Safer

2003-12-19 Thread Craig Chamberlin
Greetings, This is contrary to my experience with a silver car (I live in Portland, OR). During late fall, winter, and spring (the rainy season) silver is difficult to see on grey days. I felt like people were trying to get me. Later I purchased a black car and didn't have the problem anymore.

Re: CSSilver is Safer

2003-12-19 Thread william meyer
hi all, silver and grey cars literally can disappear in overcast conditions. i live in ithaca, ny.. we have less sun than seattle wa.. if your car is grey or silver, than one HAS to run one's lights to alert other drivers of your presence. Greetings, This is contrary to my experience with a