{"id":5054,"date":"2021-05-25T08:30:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T12:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kviscoe.com\/?p=5054"},"modified":"2021-04-23T10:30:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T14:30:26","slug":"what-to-know-about-crash-test-ratings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kviscoe.com\/what-to-know-about-crash-test-ratings\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Know About Crash Test Ratings"},"content":{"rendered":"
While shopping for\u00a0a\u00a0new or used car, you\u2019ll likely consider a vehicle\u2019s safety ratings before making your final purchase. After all, an accident can happen at any time. And these ratings help to predict how well you\u2019ll be protected in the event of a crash. (The right auto insurance can help, too.)<\/p>\n
Maybe you\u2019re looking for a car with a five-star safety rating, or one that\u2019s been named a TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.<\/p>\n
Of course, those designations make a vehicle sound like a safe choice. But do you know what they really mean? And have you ever wondered if higher safety ratings result in\u00a0lower auto insurance rates?<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know about vehicle crash tests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
In the United States, two organizations are responsible for gathering and reporting on vehicle crash test data \u2014 The\u00a0National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)<\/a>. Both organizations conduct extensive testing to determine the safety of vehicles. The difference: NHTSA is an organization run by the federal government, while the IIHS is a non-profit funded by insurance companies.<\/p>\n NHTSA tests every new vehicle and evaluates it based on a five-star safety rating. The more stars a vehicle earns, the better it performed in the organization\u2019s tests. The goal is to provide consumers with a simple measure of a vehicle\u2019s crash protection and rollover safety. As the organization says, \u201cmore stars equal safer cars.\u201d<\/p>\n To determine its ratings, NHTSA uses four tests:<\/p>\n The IIHS uses a slightly different system to rate the safety of vehicles. Instead of a star rating, the group measures crash test results as good, acceptable, marginal or poor. While they conduct a similar side barrier crash test to NHTSA, their other tests are different. They include:<\/p>\n In addition to crash tests, the IIHS also evaluates systems such as the vehicle\u2019s headlights, front crash prevention systems and LATCH child seat systems.<\/p>\n In both the NHTSA and IIHS rating scales, the definition of high and low performance depends on the specific test being conducted. But while uncovering the exact metrics takes some research, the results speak for themselves. According to the IIHS, \u201ca driver of a vehicle rated good in the moderate overlap test is 46% less likely to die in a frontal crash, compared with a driver of a vehicle rated poor.\u201d For side crash tests, that number jumps to an astonishing 70%.<\/p>\n When conducting crash tests, it\u2019s important to evaluate not only the physical damage done to the vehicle, but also the safety of its passengers. That\u2019s what crash test dummies are used for. Not to be confused with the \u201890s Canadian rock band, these life-sized testing devices simulate the damage done to a human body during an accident.<\/p>\n They ride along during vehicle crash tests, and are loaded with sensors to measure stress and strain placed on various body parts. Here are some things you might not know about these high-tech mannequins:<\/p>\n Both\u00a0NHTSA<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0IIHS<\/a>\u00a0publish the results of their crash tests online. Just visit their respective websites and search for the make and model of your vehicle to view its crash test results.<\/p>\n Buying a new (or new to you) ride? Your local KVIS & Coe agent can get you a quote for the makes and models you\u2019re considering.<\/p>\n While there\u2019s no general rule as to how much you\u2019ll save, safer vehicles are often less expensive to insure. Meanwhile, some insurers increase premiums for cars that have poor safety records and are more susceptible to damage or occupant injury.<\/p>\n Today, cars are safer than they\u2019ve ever been. And vehicle safety technology continues to evolve. Much of this evolution can be credited to the work of organizations like NHTSA and the IIHS. These groups have pioneered the mainstream adoption of many commonly used safety features, including seat belts, child car seats and airbags.<\/p>\n Want a firsthand look at how much safer cars have become?\u00a0Check out this video<\/a>\u00a0of a 2009 Chevy Malibu crashing into a 1959 Chevy Bel Air.<\/p>\n From your driver seat settings to the position of the steering wheel and your favorite station on the radio, your car is your safe haven on the road. We want you to feel just as comfortable with your insurance coverage. We customize your protection and service, giving you exactly what you need and nothing you don\u2019t. Contact your\u00a0local KVIS & COE Insurance agent today to learn more about auto insurance from us. Call 610-459-4444 <\/a> today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What To Know About Crash Test Ratings While shopping for\u00a0a\u00a0new or used car, you\u2019ll likely consider a vehicle\u2019s safety ratings before making your final purchase. After all, an accident can happen at any time. And these ratings help to predict how well you\u2019ll be protected in the event of a crash. (The right auto insurance can help, too.) Maybe you\u2019re<\/p>\nHOW DOES NHTSA RATE VEHICLE SAFETY?<\/h2>\n
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HOW DOES IIHS RATE VEHICLE SAFETY?<\/h2>\n
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WHAT DO THE RATINGS MEAN?<\/h2>\n
WHAT ROLE DO CRASH TEST DUMMIES PLAY?<\/h2>\n
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HOW CAN I FIND MY VEHICLE\u2019S SAFETY RATINGS?<\/h2>\n
DO CRASH TEST RATINGS AFFECT YOUR CAR INSURANCE RATES?<\/h2>\n
WHY ARE CRASH TESTS IMPORTANT?<\/h2>\n
PROTECT YOUR SAFE HAVEN<\/h2>\n