Ok, so I drive a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, it's a mini-SUV or compact SUV, same diff. Anyways, I know it has a higher chance of rollover, so what can I do to lower that chance of rollover? Anything besides lowering it, cause i'm most likely going to raise it.
Also, about how fast and how sharp to I have to turn to rollover? Is it like, an extreme turn w/ high speeds, or is it's actually a possibility w/ just a fast turn.
2007-03-04 09:51:09 · 4 answers · asked by adklsjfklsdj 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
The higher the car/truck, the higher the center of gravity is. Make sure your tire air pressure is up to par, that will help lower your chances of flipping it. Sharp turns at speed will cause the truck to lean and possibly roll, so try and avoid doing that.
The sharper the turn the less speed that is needed to roll it. Good luck.
2007-03-04 22:25:02 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are quite easy to flip, actually, just hit the side of the curb at 25MPH, and it'll roll over easily. Lowering, or raising it won't help much. The vehicle was specifically designed with the specific suspension and specific tires. Anything you do to modify that side of the equation will just make things worse.
Even anyone can make a car flip easily. Example, if it's a front wheel drive car, there's 2 ways to make it roll over.. If it's currently driving like in the highway, just tap the back hard, and see it sort of swerve...if to make them flip, just take your front end of your vehicle, onto the rear left quarter panel, and quickly accelerate while yanking your steering wheel to the right hard, and the car should swerve, lose control and high probability it'll flip.
I always promised myself I would do that if someone ended up cutting me off to the extent that their hit my front corner... i mean, since the damage is already done, just do the above :)
You can look at NHTSA for rollover ratings....
2007-03-04 12:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by A A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if u go around a highway ramp while it raining outside at about 80 miles per hour ur car my slide and try to flip over as it looses balance
2007-03-04 09:55:30 · answer #3 · answered by Reanord 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Develop proper skills..............learn how to drive YOUR car..........they're all different!
2007-03-06 04:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by logicalgal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋