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What color of car has the lowest rate of accidents?
My car was just totaled in an accident. I'm mostly okay, as is the other driver, but it was honestly a terrifying experience, and I never want to go through that again. I've heard that some colors of car can reduce your chance of being an accident—if this is true, what color of car is least likely to get into an accident?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“I am so sorry to hear about your accident, and I hope you’re recovering steadily. It is a common myth that certain car colors reduce your chances of getting into an accident or lower your
car insurance
rates—but there are things you can do to increase the safety of your vehicle.The reason the myth proliferates is because white and yellow cars can make you more visible to other drivers on the road. However, there hasn’t been any solid proof that lighter colors actually reduce your chances of an accident.
One thing you can do to reduce your chances of an accident is to make sure that your new vehicle has modern safety features. There are plenty of vehicles that now offer features like lane assist or collision avoidance systems, which can protect you on the road.
Most accidents, though, are caused by distracted driving or poor judgement on the road. The best way to prevent accidents is to be a
safe and defensive driver
, and to pay attention to the road at all times.However, if you also want to protect your new vehicle in the (hopefully unlikely) event of another accident, making sure you have a good insurance policy is very important. One of the best ways to do this is through the
Jerry
app. We’ll get you quotes from multiple providers instantly, so that all you have to do is pick the plan that works best for you. Best of luck, and I hope your recovery goes well.”
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