> From: Andy Ashworth <tcsaca@aie.lreg.co.uk>
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 94 16:09:30 BST
>
>...
> The rates of involvement of each colour per 10 000 licensed cars are as
> follows:
> black - 179
> white - 160
> red - 157
> blue - 149
> grey - 147
> gold - 145
> silver - 142
> beige - 137
> green - 134
> brown - 133
> yellow - 133
> other - 139
>...
These numbers are surprising, until you think about how many different shades
of each color there are. What would be more interesting is what _time_of_day_
each of the colors is most likely to get into an accident.
It seems to me that black and other dark colors would be most likely at night.
(for obvious reasons)
White, grey, silver, gold, and beige are worst at dawn and dusk. (camo!)
Other colors depend on the area they are in for their visiblity.
I think bright colors, like intense reds, blues, and greens would be the best
colors for all times of the day, while dingy colors seem to "wash out" in dim
light and fog.
Just some observations... (babbling again :)
Kevin
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