Older 4WDs 'dangerous to drive'

Disturbing new statistics have been released about the dangers of older model four-wheel drives.

In Australia, Monash University crash tests on four-wheel-drives more than 10 years old show confirm they are highly prone to rolling.

Experts says it is because they do not have electronic stability control, which provides the same safety as wearing a seatbelt.

Motor Industry Association chief Perry Kerr says if people are going to buy a four-wheel drive, they should get a model built after 2001.

He says studies have shown the newer vehicles are 60 per cent less likely to be in a crash.

Perry Kerr also wants to see age restrictions on used import four-wheel drives.

- NEWSTALK ZB