Key crash test scenarios:
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▶ Frontal Impact: In this type of crash test, a car is propelled into a barrier at a specified speed to assess how well it can protect occupants in the event of a head-on collision. The test measures the deceleration of the car and the impact on the driver and passenger dummies.
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▶ Side Impact: In this test, a car is hit from the side by a moving barrier to evaluate how well it protects occupants in the event of a T-bone collision. The test measures the impact on the driver and passenger dummies and assesses the car's ability to maintain its structural integrity.
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▶ Pole Impact: In this test, a car is propelled sideways into a rigid pole to assess its protection against side collisions with narrow objects such as trees and poles.
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▶ Rear Impact: This test evaluates a car's ability to protect its occupants in a rear-end collision. The test measures the whiplash effect on the driver and passenger dummies.
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▶ Pedestrian Safety: This test assesses a car's ability to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision. The test measures the impact on a pedestrian dummy's head, legs, and other body parts when struck by the front of a car.
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▶ Child Safety: This test evaluates the protection provided by car seats for children of different ages in various collision scenarios.
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▶ Roof Crush Resistance Test: The roof crush resistance test evaluates the ability of a vehicle's roof structure to withstand a rollover crash. The test involves applying a force to the vehicle's roof until it crushes by 5 inches.
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▶ Rollover: Rollover tests are designed to evaluate the safety of a vehicle during a rollover accident. The test simulates a vehicle rolling over at a set speed. The results are used to determine the amount of force that is transferred to the occupants of the vehicle.
