Drivers have been warned to think carefully about what paintwork they choose for their car, because certain colour choices can put them at a significantly higher risk of an accident.
Along with considering a car’s safety features and overall crash test rating, drivers are being urged to opt for a statistically safer shade to help prevent a possible incident on the road.
Statistics suggest that red cars could be the most risky motors on the roadGetty Images
According to motoring safety experts at Road Angel, drivers who own a red vehicle are most likely to be in danger on the roads.
Research has revealed that a staggering 60% of red cars have reportedly been in accidents, making it the most dangerous colour vehicle to drive.
The next most dangerous car colour is brown, where 59% of car owners have reportedly been in an accident.
Motorists with a black car should also take extra care, as 57% of drivers with the car colour have reported incidents.
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For both black and brown cars, visibility seems to contribute to why so many accidents were reported.
Owners of darker-coloured vehicles could pay a higher insurance premium as insurers factor visibility into their calculations of likelihood of having an accident.
The darker colours make it harder for them to be seen on the roads, especially at night, and they also blend more into the surroundings than other shades.
So, it makes some sense that white is one of the safer colours cars to purchase, as the shade makes vehicles highly visible and easy to spot on the roads.
Gary Digva from Road Angel said: “ There are several factors that can play a more significant role in accidents on the road, including the quality of the driving and the condition of a car.
“Other external factors include weather conditions, traffic and visibility, so buying a red car doesn’t mean you will definitely get into an accident.
“By this logic, buying a white car doesn’t mean you are invincible on the roads, so drivers should always be cautious when behind the wheel.
“Consider a highly visible car that stands out from its surroundings, but most importantly, always stick to the road rules and driver safety.”