What is "car crash compatibility"?

What is "car crash compatibility"?

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Not all cars are car crash compatible. When you get in a car crash, it's not always a fair fight. You have cars versus SUV's and crossover vehicles, and if you think about it for a second, the bumper on your car may be at one level, and the bumper on the SUV you collide with may be much higher, and it's not a fair fight. So not all cars are created equal when it comes to crashes so not all cars are car crash compatible, and the severity of the crash could be more intense for you than it could be for the other person. And that's another good reason to avoid being in crashes and to drive safely.