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Close-up of crash test dummy in orange jumpsuit leaning over steering wheel with Volkswagen logo.

NHTSA to Introduce New Female Crash Test Dummy

Modern crash test dummies have advanced features that account for different body types and genders, but government regulators have been slow to adopt the technology.

March 22, 2024 - ABC 7 Chicago

Child-sized pedestrian crash test dummy in front of car being tested

National Crash Testing Standards Could Start Including Pedestrian Safety

The NHTSA is proposing new guidance that would, after years of demands from safety advocates, include pedestrian safety assessments in crash test requirements.

May 24, 2023 - Jalopnik

Crash test dummies in a car

Coalition Calls for Updated Federal Crash Test Standards

Revising federal crash test standards and updating test dummies to mimic a wider variety of bodies could save thousands of lives each year.

December 31, 2021 - Streetsblog USA

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