What is a good, safe vehicle that will allow 4 seats to be installed?
I know that Mini vans aren't the safest thing on the road... how much do the side curtain airbags change that?
My dh is in an EMT class right now, and the instructor brought up minivans and mentioned both the side impact issue and the fact that (sorry, I can't remember the term) when the windshield breaks, the natural tendency is for the roof to then start to cave in. That the way they are shaped, the windshield is a big factor in the roof support system.
So now, whenever we get a new vehicle, which will be a while off, Dh is anti-mini van. But I don't want a gas hogging SUV. Are there any decent options out there? Options that can allow you to safely install 4 seats, not cave in when the windshield breaks, and not go through way too much gas?
I know that Mini vans aren't the safest thing on the road... how much do the side curtain airbags change that?
My dh is in an EMT class right now, and the instructor brought up minivans and mentioned both the side impact issue and the fact that (sorry, I can't remember the term) when the windshield breaks, the natural tendency is for the roof to then start to cave in. That the way they are shaped, the windshield is a big factor in the roof support system.
So now, whenever we get a new vehicle, which will be a while off, Dh is anti-mini van. But I don't want a gas hogging SUV. Are there any decent options out there? Options that can allow you to safely install 4 seats, not cave in when the windshield breaks, and not go through way too much gas?