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SUVs "not as dangerous as thought"

                   
newstalkzb.co.nz
Jul 23, 2008
        
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Otago researchers say SUVs are not as dangerous as some people make out. Public Health Researcher Dr Michael Keall and Australia's Monash University Crash Accident Research Centre have looked at over 17,000 injury related crashes on both sides of the Tasman. They have now concluded SUVs are not generally dangerous but are warning they are seen that way, possibly because of they way they are driven and the people who own them. Dr Keall says SUVs are more prone to roll-over crashes and are more dangerous to other road users, particularly pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Share this... [read full story]                    

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SUVs score more safe points in new research

 apn.co.nz Jul 24, 2008
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Are SUVs Dangerous Vehicles?

 scoop.co.nz Jul 23, 2008
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Jul 24, 2008
        

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sciencealert.com.au
Jul 24, 2008
        

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apn.co.nz
Jul 23, 2008
        

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Are SUVs Dangerous Vehicles?

scoop.co.nz
Jul 23, 2008
        

Press Release: University of Otago Thursday 24 July 2008 Are SUVs Dangerous Vehicles? The answer to this question when linked to NZ injury-related accidents is a qualified “no” according to University of Otago Wellington...

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