Last summer, when gas prices skyrocketed to $4 a gallon, all kinds of people immediately ran out and got SMART CARS . . . which are those tiny, fuel-efficient cars.
And, yes, Smart Cars are good on gas. But according to new crash test data released yesterday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety . . . they're not very safe.
#1.) Researchers simulated a head-on crash between a Toyota Yaris and a Toyota Camry . . . at 40 miles per hour.
The Yaris sustained damage to the door and front passenger area . . . and the crash test dummy showed signs of head injuries, a deep gash on its right knee and extensive damage to its neck and right leg.
#2.) The second test involved crashing a Honda Fit head-on into a Honda Accord at 40 miles per hour.
While the Accord was nearly undamaged, the Fit's dummy driver hit its head on the steering wheel . . . THROUGH THE AIRBAG . . . and also suffered serious leg injuries.
#3.) The final test involved crashing a Smart "Fortwo" . . . which are those really tiny two-seater cars . . . head-on into a Mercedes C Class at 40 miles per hour. Get this . . .
After the test, the Mercedes had barely a scratch on it . . . while the Smart car went AIRBORNE and spun 450 degrees in the air. And the crash test dummy in the Smart car suffered severe . . . maybe even life-threatening . . . head and leg injuries.
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