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It's strange to think that the first airbags in a Civics were in the 92 model year.. and that was only for the dirver. Our Fit replaced an 89 Civic hatchback and although it was giving us 43 MPG, it had no airbags or side impact door beams. The wife and I decided that we should replace it for safety. Our little girl is 6... we'd both feel like hell if anything happened to her because we were too cheap to pay a car note. We decided on the Fit because of the safety ratings, flexibility of the cargo area, and the fuel economy for the price. I feel safe in the car. The crash test videos made me feel better about the purchase. Compare it to something like a Chevy Venture minivan (gnarly crash test video) and bigger isn't always better.
Still...all the safety features in the world can't always save a person. The human body can only take so much force. Nature never intended us to travel at a high rate of speed and then come to a stop.
Still...all the safety features in the world can't always save a person. The human body can only take so much force. Nature never intended us to travel at a high rate of speed and then come to a stop.
Last edited by D50boy; Sep 17, 2008 at 04:50 PM.
I went from my Ford Ranger XLT to the Fit so it was a little bit of an adjustment. I really like the go kart feel of the Fit and it is rush to be that close to the ground and travel at a nice clip. However, even though I went with the Fit there are a few things to do in order to try to stay safe:
1. Always leave room in front and in back of your car if you can. Never tailgate or ride up fast on the car in front of you.
2. Always go the speed limit
3. Because I am driving a micro I always run with headlights on - I figure at least it might catch another drivers eye who might not know I am there.
4. Be careful if you are approaching a large vehicle i.e. tractor trailer rig, public transportation bus because they may have a hard time seeing you. I always pass them with caution and kind of watch their front end for any movement into my lane.
5. Check your rearview mirror every little bit to see what traffic is doing behind.
6. Your safer in the slow lane than in the fast lane
because there is always some jerk who is going to think he/she is in a Nascar race!
7. Remember to use your signals, give the people behind you warning your moving off the road.
8. If you see something bigger than you are signal to get into your lane, back off and let them move over. Too many people try to race in front of them before they can change lanes.
9. Never drive in a rush or distracted, sure way to invite a problem. Driving takes 100 % concentration not just for what you are doing but for what the other drivers are doing.
Been driving since 1977 and no accidents and only one speeding ticket!
Cat :X
1. Always leave room in front and in back of your car if you can. Never tailgate or ride up fast on the car in front of you.
2. Always go the speed limit
3. Because I am driving a micro I always run with headlights on - I figure at least it might catch another drivers eye who might not know I am there.
4. Be careful if you are approaching a large vehicle i.e. tractor trailer rig, public transportation bus because they may have a hard time seeing you. I always pass them with caution and kind of watch their front end for any movement into my lane.
5. Check your rearview mirror every little bit to see what traffic is doing behind.
6. Your safer in the slow lane than in the fast lane
because there is always some jerk who is going to think he/she is in a Nascar race!
7. Remember to use your signals, give the people behind you warning your moving off the road.
8. If you see something bigger than you are signal to get into your lane, back off and let them move over. Too many people try to race in front of them before they can change lanes.
9. Never drive in a rush or distracted, sure way to invite a problem. Driving takes 100 % concentration not just for what you are doing but for what the other drivers are doing.
Been driving since 1977 and no accidents and only one speeding ticket!
Cat :X
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I went from my Ford Ranger XLT to the Fit so it was a little bit of an adjustment. I really like the go kart feel of the Fit and it is rush to be that close to the ground and travel at a nice clip. However, even though I went with the Fit there are a few things to do in order to try to stay safe:
1. Always leave room in front and in back of your car if you can. Never tailgate or ride up fast on the car in front of you.
2. Always go the speed limit
3. Because I am driving a micro I always run with headlights on - I figure at least it might catch another drivers eye who might not know I am there.
4. Be careful if you are approaching a large vehicle i.e. tractor trailer rig, public transportation bus because they may have a hard time seeing you. I always pass them with caution and kind of watch their front end for any movement into my lane.
5. Check your rearview mirror every little bit to see what traffic is doing behind.
6. Your safer in the slow lane than in the fast lane
because there is always some jerk who is going to think he/she is in a Nascar race!
7. Remember to use your signals, give the people behind you warning your moving off the road.
8. If you see something bigger than you are signal to get into your lane, back off and let them move over. Too many people try to race in front of them before they can change lanes.
9. Never drive in a rush or distracted, sure way to invite a problem. Driving takes 100 % concentration not just for what you are doing but for what the other drivers are doing.
Been driving since 1977 and no accidents and only one speeding ticket!
Cat :X
1. Always leave room in front and in back of your car if you can. Never tailgate or ride up fast on the car in front of you.
2. Always go the speed limit
3. Because I am driving a micro I always run with headlights on - I figure at least it might catch another drivers eye who might not know I am there.
4. Be careful if you are approaching a large vehicle i.e. tractor trailer rig, public transportation bus because they may have a hard time seeing you. I always pass them with caution and kind of watch their front end for any movement into my lane.
5. Check your rearview mirror every little bit to see what traffic is doing behind.
6. Your safer in the slow lane than in the fast lane
because there is always some jerk who is going to think he/she is in a Nascar race!
7. Remember to use your signals, give the people behind you warning your moving off the road.
8. If you see something bigger than you are signal to get into your lane, back off and let them move over. Too many people try to race in front of them before they can change lanes.
9. Never drive in a rush or distracted, sure way to invite a problem. Driving takes 100 % concentration not just for what you are doing but for what the other drivers are doing.
Been driving since 1977 and no accidents and only one speeding ticket!
Cat :X
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I would also add, and this is from a defensive driving course I took last year, don't drive when you are emotional, as in angry or upset. If you are angry, it's easy to speed and act a fool, and if you're crying, you're not paying total attention to the road.
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