Many people believe that the colour of a car is directly connected to its safety on the road. This may be true, and it is worth considering before you buy your next new car.
Some car colours are safer than others
A 2007 study [https://www.monash.edu/muarc/archive/our-publications/reports/muarc263] conducted by the Monash University Accident Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia investigated car accident rates by car colour.
The study found that black cars were involved in the most accidents, while white cars had the least number of accidents. In fact, black cars had up to 10 per cent more accidents than white cars, and the accidents were often more severe.
They suggested that the reason for this was because white cars stand out best in poor light conditions, and they also have the greatest contrast with the black colour of the road. This makes them easier to see and therefore they are less likely to be involved in not my fault accidents.
The safest colours
The safest colours for cars were:
– white
– yellow
– lime green.
The most dangerous colours
The most dangerous colours for cars are:
– black
– red
– brown
– dark green
– dark blue
– silver.
All these colours are more likely to blend in with the colour of the road, especially in low-light conditions. This makes them harder to see, and they are therefore more likely to be involved in not my fault accidents.
How to avoid accidents if you have a dark-coloured car
Most newer cars have daytime running lights that don’t put much of a drain on the battery and can be left on all the time. If you drive a dark-coloured car, make sure that you always turn on your headlights in low-light conditions, so that other drivers can see you more easily.
Call the Not My Fault team
Even the best drivers can be caught up in a not at fault accident. If it happens to you, you could be entitled to the use of an accident replacement car while your car is being repaired. Should this happen to you, call our experienced Not My Fault team as soon as possible and we’ll guide you through the process.
