The results are in and now we can study the results for a new frontal crash test that focuses more on real world accidents. It is statistically proven that most head on front end crashes are not straight on. Tests have been made with offsets of 40% and most car makers have gotten a lot better at them. New stats show that our natural instinct is to try to avoid the head on crash and turn the wheel away from the vehicle that is headed towards you. Thus we now have a new standard at a 20% frontal impact. This more closely matches what happens when we react to a crash.
Unfortunately this has caught some manufacturers by surprise. It seems that the 20% overlap aligns cars were the bumpers are almost ineffective. The headlight to headlight impact relies heavily on the fender and front wheel to slow down the impact.
Watch the video on you tube and there are plenty of others on the sidebar to show you the results.
You tube IIHS crash tests. I was surprised who did the best but lets see how well your favorite brand does.
Bob Winfrey
All Precision Collision Repair
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