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Rating calculator Side. The purpose of this calculator is to facilitate the overall evaluation of side impact crashes according to the Institute's published protocols and guidelines. Criteria are based on the Institute's latest practices and are subject to change.
Vehicle ratings. IIHS tests evaluate two aspects of safety: crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash — and crash avoidance and mitigation — technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. Start typing a make and/or model, and a list of choices will appear.
1993. Began using the 5-Star Safety Ratings system to help consumers make informed safety choices when buying new vehicles. 1996. Began testing and rating vehicles for side crash protection. 2000. Began testing vehicles for resistance to rollover crashes, which are more dangerous than other types of crashes. 2003.
Ratings. NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program rates vehicles to determine crashworthiness and rollover safety. The safety ratings are gathered during controlled crash and rollover tests conducted at NHTSA research facilities.
27 lut 2021 · NHTSA and IIHS Crash Test Safety Ratings Explained. Here's how vehicles like the Mazda 3, Nissan Rogue, and Ford Explorer earn top NHTSA and IIHS safety ratings. Buying a new car or...
The TechData website is provided as a free public service by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (The Institute); an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses — deaths, injuries and property damage — from motor vehicle crashes.
5 gru 2021 · NHTSA Crash Test Scenarios. NHTSA crash testing consists of three basic crash scenarios, plus a mathematical measurement of vehicle rollover resistance. The results of all crash tests are broken down into simple 1-5 star ratings for each scenario, with a 1-5 star Overall Safety Rating that measures the final result.