New Crash Test Dummies: Safer Cars for Women

Revolutionary Crash Test Dummy: US Carmakers to Test Vehicle Safety Using Female-Specific DummyThe US government is introducing a new female crash test dummy, THOR-zero-five-F, to address the long-standing disparity in vehicle safety results between men and women. Women face higher injury and death rates in car crashes, with studies showing they are 73% more likely to suffer serious injuries and 17% more likely to die in head-on collisions. The new dummy, available for automakers to purchase and test, will help design future cars with better protection for female occupants. The first major update to federal safety ratings and rules since the 1980s is expected to be fully implemented by 2027 or 2028. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.