Vehicle manufacturers offer buyers the ability to pick which color car they want. Certain options are considered standard, and some come at an extra cost.
Many drivers consider being able to choose a color they like as an important advantage because they will spend so much time looking at it. Research suggests factoring safety into your color choice would be wise.
Studies have found that certain colors of cars are less likely to be involved in collisions than others. It mainly comes down to how well other drivers can see you. The easier it is for them to see you, the less likely they will drive into you.
Darker colors can be difficult to see and lighter colors are easier
Black, grey, silver and blue are the top four colors most likely to be in a crash. They can easily blend into the road surface, the sky or surrounding buildings. White and yellow are the safest colors, as they easily stand out against most backdrops.
It’s also worth considering the particular shade of a color. A dark green would be hard to see, but a lime green would stand out much more. Another consideration is what others are driving. Picking a car color that few people have may help you stand out from the mass of vehicles on the road.
If a driver says they didn’t see you, they cannot use your car color as an excuse. You can still hold them responsible if they were at fault. If, however, your vehicle is written off in the process, you might want to consider picking a more visible replacement.