Ari - After dwelling on those Vanagon vs Volvo pics, I'd suggest, "...DO
NOT BRAKE, DROP A GEAR AND ACCELERATE!!!"!  I'm hashing around the idea
of placing sort of a "Rome Plow", ala Viet Nam, on its side to help the
Vanagon become airborne when encountering one of the low-hooded
vehicles!  It might help save the occupants of the unfortunate smaller
vehicle.

BOB