> Safety on modern cars is taken pretty seriously. Yes, at the time of manufacture. How about maintenance? If your car has severe mechanical problems, you are

> Safety on modern cars is taken pretty seriously. Yes, at the time of manufacture. How about maintenance? If your car has severe mechanical problems, you are endangering everyone around you (and of course yourself as well). > I don't think many people die in cars today in 10 mph wrecks Not that many cars go 10mph. Why should it be some kind of benchmark for car safety? Freeway speed limits are usually between 55 and 70mph, and are violated with a level of casualness that varies by state.