Contrary to what one might think, it is not only speed, alcohol or poor driving that are responsible for road accidents. The detail that makes all the difference, according to this study.
When we happen to have a collision in a car, we tend to question the other driver’s conduct, to assume that we were inattentive or to blame the lack of visibility or the poor road conditions. But in no case do we think of blaming our vehicle. However, according to a study conducted by the automotive data company carVertical, there is one detail about cars that is more likely to cause traffic accidents. And to tell the truth, in this kind of situation, we never pay attention to our vehicle.
This may come as a surprise, but it is the color of the bodywork! Indeed, according to carVertical experts, there is a connection between the choice of color of a car and driving habits that can lead to accidents. In general, most drivers choose the color of their bodywork based on their personal taste, the availability of the vehicle or its price, but at no time do they draw a parallel between car color and safety. And yet, after multiple data analyzes, the study in question demonstrates that certain car colors are more likely to cause the driver an accident than others.
“There is no direct correlation between the color of a car and its historical damage rate or the average horsepower of its engine. We can assume that all colors with the highest accident rates are often chosen by drivers who want to stand out, perhaps they take a little more risk in their daily journeys. explains Matas Buzelis, automotive expert at carVertical.
Thus, among all the colors that exist, brown cars are generally the most damaged, and which are “involved in 51% of vehicle accidents monitored on carVertical”, notes the study. Then we find the yellow vehicles, which are often chosen by “energy drivers” who “would tend to easily step on the accelerator”. Likewise, red cars are also popular with motorists who drive sportily, who have a taste for risk and speed while driving. Other surveys also suggest that dark-colored cars are more prone to accidents in the middle of the night since they are less visible, or when weather conditions on the roads are poor.