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Study shows Tesla owners have most car accidents, but Ram has the worst drivers (www.techspot.com)
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[–] nowwhatnapster@kbin.social 0 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Not sure I believe the statistics in this study seeing as they list a number of legacy brands, such as Saturn.

[–] iAmTheTot@kbin.social 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Did all Saturns disappear from the roads when that brand closed shop?

[–] dpkonofa@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

No, but it’s incredibly suspect that the top 3 cars are all cars that haven’t been produced since 2011 at the latest.

[–] LilB0kChoy@midwest.social 1 points 8 months ago

I’m amazed at how many Saturns and Pontiacs I still see on the road.

[–] tophneal@sh.itjust.works 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Why? Just bc the brand doesn't operate anymore doesn't mean those cars vanished from the roads. There's still Saturns and mercuries out there being driven daily.

[–] CmdrShepard42@lemm.ee 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's suspicious that all three top slots went to vehicles that haven't been produced in ~15 years. It clearly indicates (among numerous other things) something wrong with the data/analysis. I have major doubts that someone currently driving a clapped out 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix is the safest driver on the road.

[–] tophneal@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

Got it, thanks. Sounds like the datas misrepresented, at best. I tried to look for myself but ooph those tables were responsive but not mobile friendly

[–] dpkonofa@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

All the top “safest” cars are legacy brands. They fucked up their analysis.