Quiet Cars such as the Toyota Prius pose real danger to pedestrians in accidents

Quiet Cars Pose Threat to Pedestrians

They are touted as being good for the environment and get far better mileage than their traditional gas guzzling counterparts. Yet, vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and other hybrids, known as quiet cars, pose a very real danger to pedestrians. Accidents involving quiet cars and pedestrians are on the increase across the country. This is causing many organizations to push for car makers and others involved in the automotive industry to begin looking at safety issues. In fact, legislation was recently introduced in Congress to begin addressing concerns related to the increasing number of quiet cars on our roads today and the safety issues that have resulted.