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The new system is set to go into effect for 2019 model year vehicles and will focus on three main areas: crash worthiness, pedestrian safety and the implementation of crash avoidance technology. The agency will also move to the use of half-star increments to better differentiate between vehicle performances.
A new crash test will include the addition of oblique frontal crashes in an effort to address the most dangerous type of frontal accident. The crash is meant to replicate a crash scenario in which an oncoming vehicle has crossed over the center lane.
A brand new crash test dummy will also be able to provide improved data on the effects of a car accident on passengers. The dummy more closely mimics a human body in its flexibility and bendable neck.
As pedestrian accidents continue to rise, the NHTSA has placed a new focus on the ability of vehicles to cause less injury in the case of an accident. A new test will measure how well vehicles are able to protect pedestrians from head, pelvic and leg injuries.
The program will also take into account whether or not a vehicle has pedestrian crash avoidance technology.
The most significant change for the new safety system is its focus on the integration of new advanced crash-avoidance technology. The recommended safety features will include forward and rear-facing cameras, lane departure warnings, as well as forward collision warnings.
The proposal will also enable the system to be easily updated as new safety technologies emerge.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash, the experienced team of auto accident lawyers at PKSD can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Call 414-333-3333 the schedule a free consultation today.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Jeffery A. Pitman, who has more than 28 years of legal experience and handled thousands of personal injury cases while obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in Wisconsin.
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