I'm currently looking around for a good first car and someone told me that white cars get in fewer accidents. I'm a little skeptical, but is this true? And if so, why?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Congrats on the imminent purchase—and that’s a good question. While there aren’t any proven studies that white cars get into fewer accidents, many people believe it’s possible due to visibility.
White or brighter colored cars are often easier to see. When a vehicle is more visible, other drivers are less likely to miss it. This is why school buses are yellow and construction workers wear yellow high-visibility vests.
Since a brighter color would catch a driver’s eye, they may be less likely to miss you when glancing over their shoulder. This could prevent lane-changing accidents.
However, the color of your car won’t change how you drive or how others drive. If someone is a bad driver, they’ll likely cause an accident even if they’re driving a white car. The best way to prevent an accident is by remaining an alert and
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