Doing some research before car shopping can not only prove beneficial in pricing your new car, but also in learning which car is safest for you and your family. NHTSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, created a 5 Star Safety Ratings Program that can help you weigh your options based on each cars safety features and varied crash tests.
http://www.safercar.gov/staticfiles/safercar/pdf/PurchasingWithSafetyInMind.pdf
