Many times, SUV drivers believe that they have the safest vehicles on the road. People assume that because they are driving a large vehicle, they are indestructible. However, this isn’t the case.

Actually, SUVs have a much greater tendency to roll over in a crash than any other vehicle type. And, research shows that about 35% of fatalities in car crashes are from rolling. Recently, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that there is a direct correlation between SUVs roof strength and the injury risk to passengers. In other words, the stronger a car’s roof is, the less injuries incurred by occupants.

Currently, the U.S. government has a requirement that cars should withstand a force that is 1.5 times the weight of the car before reaching 5 inches of crush. However, the government wants to change that to 2.5 times the vehicle’s weight, for safety reasons.

Drivers can never foresee when they will be involved in a car crash. However, to protect themselves, drivers can purchase a vehicle rated high for safety, have a road service program, and take safety precautions behind the wheel.