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What is the safest color of car to get?
Is there a color experts recommend for vehicles? My husband and I have a new baby and I want to make sure we're getting the safest car possible. I've heard that red cars tend to get into more accidents and I want to avoid the possibility of anything like that happening. Is there a color that correlates to a lower number of accidents?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Congratulations on your new baby! Parents want to do anything they can to protect their children, so it makes sense that you’re looking for a safe vehicle.
While there have been some studies that show certain car colors are less likely to get into an accident, color isn’t a reliable safety feature. Most experts say that the safety features of a vehicle and how safe a driver is will impact a car’s safety more than the color, even for red cars!
If you’re still concerned about choosing a color, you could opt for a brighter color. Anything that is white or a lighter color may end up being more visible than a darker color, which can reduce your chance of another driver hitting you.
Since you want the safest vehicle possible, you should look into websites like Edmunds or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Both of these sites rate the safety of vehicles. You can also see any recalls or updates through the National Highway Safety Administration.
By choosing a vehicle with highly rated safety features, you’re also likely to save on your
car insurance
. If you want to make sure you’re getting the best possible deal on your insurance, though, check out the
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