The leading cause of death in SUV accidents is rollovers. Because of the speed involved in the accidents, untested environments, such as uneven or slick surfaces and the actual design of the vehicles themselves, crash and rollover tests do not meet real world circumstances. The current standards are simply not enough to replicate what happens on the highways that we drive on.

Faulty design is a leading contributor to rollover accidents, some even single car accidents. Here's a list of some safety issues that are common with SUVs, trucks and vans:

• Weak roof structure - does not prevent roof crush - allows driver/passenger ejection
• High center of gravity
• Faulty Seat Belts
• Seat back failures
• Narrow wheelbase
• Top heavy design with high center of gravity
• Weak window glass that allows driver/passenger ejection