That's a controversial statement, I will beg to differ. We do see sporty cars in accidents as the owners are normally driving beyond theirs and the cars limits. Seldom do we see young, rich drivers take fast driving courses before stepping into a crash waiting to happen. Accidents are attributed to several reasons and I wouldn't say focus on particular elements. It won't take much to drive a car fast, but if something were to fail or if someone pulled out on you the impact would be severe. The energy has to go somewhere, so in my book faster isn't safer. Today's cars are alot safer in their construction, amount of SRS systems fitted and braking systems, however all of that is redundant if the driver is not of sound mind and can't think ahead and anticipate a likely scenario. I would like to see the driving test cover skid pan courses and advance driving when buying a performance car. Saying that it doesn't take a performance car to have a serious accident, it's a weapon in its own right regardless of power, 1200kg for an average saloon car is alot to go wrong in the wrong hands.