[cmoz28]

Originally Posted by Chevy_cowboy

This can be an issue in any vehicle, ignition switches aren't designed to have a ton of swinging weight hanging on them. Hit a good bump and the added weight bouncing or swinging will turn the key off. At the very least, it's putting added wear on the ignition.

What I don't understand is how that results in fatal crashes, IMO knowing how to safely control a car that dies at highway speed should be part of learning to drive, either reach down and restart it, or coast to the side of the road. People are too quick to panic. This should be taught in drivers ed, along with skid recovery and other emergency training.