> ... is less safe because it takes more physical strength to actually handle the car in emergency situations. Almost no driver you describe would be able to h

> ... is less safe because it takes more physical strength to actually handle the car in emergency situations. Almost no driver you describe would be able to handle a 2000kg+ car (any type) without power steering and brake assistance which is why they all have this and this is no longer a problem. The higher vantage point in combination with a bigger car also causes more low speed bumps and low speed pedestrian hits, but then again "you" are safe.