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How Different Car Crash Tests Are Conducted to Evaluate the Safety of Cars

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Overview

Explore the various types of car crash tests conducted to evaluate vehicle safety in this informative 18-minute video. Learn about frontal impact tests simulating head-on collisions, side impact tests replicating T-bone accidents, and side pole crash tests mimicking collisions with narrow objects. Discover the importance of rollover tests for assessing single-vehicle accidents and rear impact tests for evaluating whiplash injuries. Gain insights into crash test dummies, testing procedures, organizations conducting these tests, and how safety ratings are determined. Understand the crucial role of crash testing in automotive design and occupant protection, ensuring vehicles meet stringent safety standards for real-world scenarios.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Frontal Impact Test
- Crash Test Dummies
- Frontal Impact Test
- Side Impact Test
- Side Pole Crash Test
- Rollover Test
- Rear Impact Test
- Who Does This Crash Test?
- Safety Ratings

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