US to Test New Female Dummy in Crash Tests

The U.S. government plans to introduce a more lifelike female crash test dummy, replacing the current model based on a mans body. This new dummy, designed to reflect womens anatomical differences, could significantly improve safety ratings for female drivers. However, the change faces skepticism from automakers and auto insurers, and advocates like Maria Weston Kuhn warn that the fight for safer dummies is far from over. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.