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Are SUVs too dangerous for the road?

The topic of SUVs has been covered on the show before, and the impact they can have on the enviro...

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12.32 30 Apr 2025


Are SUVs too dangerous for the road?


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12.32 30 Apr 2025


The topic of SUVs has been covered on the show before, and the impact they can have on the environment. A big defence for them is often the safety aspect, and how people feel safer inside them than saloon cars.

Well, new research out today says children are over 80% more likely to die if they are hit by an SUV than by a smaller car, and that pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to die if hit by an SUV…

So, is it time to rethink our love for them?

Andrea is joined by owner of Crofton Motors in Dublin, Joey Donnelly, as well as listeners, to discuss.


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