As the American population gets older and fatter, the crash test dummies used to test the cars people drive are changing, too. Recently, engineers at manufacturer Humanetics created dummies that reflect today’s drivers: a 273-pound obese dummy that is 106 …
Crash-test dummies, who have dutifully endured thousands of simulated accidents from the front seat, are about to get a ride in the back. Regulators are making the move as part of a new emphasis on the safety of back-seat passengers, …
New web videos from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety offer an insider’s look at the Institute’s crash test facility in Ruckersville, Va. In “Inside IIHS,” engineers at the IIHS Vehicle Research Center explain crash test programs and highlight some …