Hello all,
I am trying to do some research as I plan on buying my first new car soon and I would really like a Hybrid (either the Prius or CIvic). Here's the question, I've beeen told by someone I know who is a firefighter that the prius is dangerous in car accidents bc the fire dept can't pull you out of one. They are told not to pull drivers from the prius because of leaks from the batttery, and to call HAZMAT instead. Now this sounds creepy to me...if I'm in an accident I have to sit around and wait for Hazmat in my upside down car?
Does anyone know anything about this and/or any other dangers associated with the Prius? Also, are the same dangers evident in the Civic Hybrid?
I do worry about accidents, I live in NYC.
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!
I am trying to do some research as I plan on buying my first new car soon and I would really like a Hybrid (either the Prius or CIvic). Here's the question, I've beeen told by someone I know who is a firefighter that the prius is dangerous in car accidents bc the fire dept can't pull you out of one. They are told not to pull drivers from the prius because of leaks from the batttery, and to call HAZMAT instead. Now this sounds creepy to me...if I'm in an accident I have to sit around and wait for Hazmat in my upside down car?
Does anyone know anything about this and/or any other dangers associated with the Prius? Also, are the same dangers evident in the Civic Hybrid?
I do worry about accidents, I live in NYC.
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!