so the schools are back then

[very-near]

I've found this especially for Linf and other interested forumites:

"Sports Utility Vehicles: Collision Risks and Outcomes for London’s Road Users"

http://londonroadsafety.tfl.gov.uk/www/downloads/publications/SUV_report.pdf

August 2009

Ithankyouverymuch

Given the document is 75 pages, I'll have to chew through it, but in the interim, here is a quote from it.

Proof that the hot air spouted about being at a greater risk from a SUV is just that - hot air

Overall, the number of collisions in London involving SUVs was relatively small, with 2.7% of cars involved in collisions being SUVs. Relative to the number of registered SUVs, small and large SUVs were around 30% less likely to be involved in a collision than a non-SUV passenger car. Pedestrians in London were 21% less likely to be involved in a collision with a large SUV than with a non-SUV, relative to the number of registered vehicles. The pedestrian casualty rates for small SUVs and non-SUVs did not differ significantly. Pedal cyclists and motorcyclists also had a significantly lower risk of being injured in a collision with a large or small SUV compared with the average passenger car (on average around 20% lower).

 

[purplepolly]

Ithankyouverymuch

Given the document is 75 pages, I'll have to chew through it, but in the interim, here is a quote from it.

Proof that the hot air spouted about being at a greater risk from a SUV is just that - hot air

That's actually pretty meaningless as it is though as there's no account taken of relative mileage and where the vehicles are more likely to be used. For instance, are SUVs more likely to be owned and driven by mums on short suburban journeys than they are to be used for for long distance and city centre commuting

 

[GrasB]

That's actually pretty meaningless as it is though as there's no account taken of relative mileage and where the vehicles are more likely to be used. For instance, are SUVs more likely to be owned and driven by mums on short suburban journeys than they are to be used for for long distance and city centre commuting

Completely agree, the father is far more likely to be in a nice Merc E class or similar doing 5 times the mileage. I know from my ride home if I go passed the private schools 1 in 2 or 3 cars parked up are not 4x4s & the people doing U-turns without looking are almost exclusively 4x4 owners. The response to this is most people now ride on the path! So sure the record of 4x4 owners may be good against cyclists down there not because of the drivers being more considerate but because people have realised this is a complete nightmare & simply avoid the situation.