Safer Crash Tests: Better Dummies for All Drivers
This act aims to improve car safety by examining how crash tests account for different people, such as women, the elderly, or children. It requires reports to assess current testing methods and propose ways to better protect all occupants, potentially leading to safer vehicles on the roads.
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The act mandates a detailed study on how crash test dummies reflect diverse human physical characteristics, including sex, age, and weight.
Current testing methods will be evaluated, and ways to reduce disparities in vehicle safety outcomes for different demographic groups will be sought.
The act explores the use of computer simulations to supplement physical crash tests, potentially accelerating and improving testing processes.
Recommendations are required to enhance safety testing to better protect all road users.
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