Pink Chevrolet

‘What brand and colour of car cause the most accidents?’ An investigation has been conducted among insurers. As if it depends on the car instead of the driver... The discussion fires up on the radio. ‘What could be the number 1? An Audi or BMW! No, the VW Golf, in red or black.’ With my eyes on the road, I join the discussion: Audi and BMW (black) are mostly driven by businessmen, and they are on the road a lot, so statistically speaking, that may be correct. Red is an intense colour that suits intense people. And that affordable Golf? A typical car for young (reckless) managers.

Wrong. The number 1 cause of accidents, according to this study, are pink cars. When it comes to brands, Chevrolet is at the top. I laugh. What nonsense! 

Should I read between the lines that women drive pink cars more often than men? That Chevrolet is a brand for the elderly, so that the culprits are elderly women? These conclusions are of course ridiculous, and so is that useless study.

Meanwhile, a black BMW is driving next to me, and I am right behind a tractor. The driver suddenly decides he wants to go from the leftmost lane to the exit, wildly gesticulating and swerving because he can’t find a hole. All cars are forced to hit the brakes hard. Almost a chain collision. Fortunately, everyone is alert this morning. A few moments later, I am overtaken on the right at high speed by a black Golf. Well then.

I think I’d rather hear about studies that help ensure the food on my plate is safe. At least those are useful!

Saskia Stender