Before deciding on a vehicle, you should look into the vehicles crash test ratings. Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as well as the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration perform extensive testing on popular passenger vehicles. Founded by auto insurance companies, The Institute uses color coding and quantitative scale of Good, Acceptable, Marginal and Poor when rating vehicles. The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration uses a five star system in which vehicles are rated with between 1 and 5 stars. Both agencies subject vehicles to a series of front, side and rear crash tests, examining how well the vehicle protects its occupants. Similarly, roof strength tests determine the safety of vehicles during a rollover. As automotive technology advances, vehicles tend to become safer for passengers and pedestrians. But, be conscious about the type of vehicles you wish to compare. Take note of the disclaimers available on crash test reports. Only compare vehicles of the same class and style. They must also have been subjected to the same type of tests during a reasonable period of time. Family sedans and SUVs tend to fare better than roadster and convertibles in side crash tests. The agencies provide crash test results on their respective websites making them readily available to the public. So be sure to Carefully consider crash test reports as well as consumer reviews before deciding on your next vehicle vehicle.
Posted on: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 13:35:17 +0000
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