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drifter · 19th July 2006, 21:19

I agree with almost everything here...
apart from going sideways into an accident...head on would always be safer than a side impact. Side impact may be prefrable if the speeds are low and provided if you hit on the side you arent sitting at. The car is not as strong on the sides as much as it is in the front or back. There simply isnt enough crush zone so to say, to absorb the impact.

And another thing...trying to take racing lines anywhere on public highways is like looking for trouble. You can never be too careful on our roads.
And also it pays to know the limits of your car. Can be a lifesaver.
So in other words, track days will teach you the limits of your car in a relatively safer environment.

Drifter

19th July 2006, 21:19	#2 (permalink)
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,300	I agree with almost everything here... apart from going sideways into an accident...head on would always be safer than a side impact. Side impact may be prefrable if the speeds are low and provided if you hit on the side you arent sitting at. The car is not as strong on the sides as much as it is in the front or back. There simply isnt enough crush zone so to say, to absorb the impact. And another thing...trying to take racing lines anywhere on public highways is like looking for trouble. You can never be too careful on our roads. And also it pays to know the limits of your car. Can be a lifesaver. So in other words, track days will teach you the limits of your car in a relatively safer environment. Drifter __________________ Slow Everything Down And Feel Like God - Tata Safari Last edited by drifter : 19th July 2006 at 21:24.