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Crash Testing Results

Each vehicle model tested is subjected to at least one full frontal crash test into a solid concrete barrier and one offset crash test into a barrier with a crushable aluminium face.

Very similar tests are carried out in Australia, Japan and Europe. The test speeds are intended to show up differences in the protection provided by vehicle models of similar size and weight.

The full frontal crash test is conducted at a speed of 56km/h. In this test the force of the impact is spread evenly across the front of the vehicle.
The offset crash test is conducted at a speed of 64km/h. In this test the crash forces are concentrated on the driver's side of the vehicle. The crushable face of the barrier initially makes contact with 40% of the width of the car.

These results can be used to compare the crash protection provided by vehicles in the event of a severe frontal crash.

Be careful when comparing vehicles of different size and weight. If two vehicles collide and one is much heavier than the other then the occupants of the heavier vehicle would generally be better off.

In 1978 the U.S. National Highway and Transport Safety Administration began full frontal crash testing of popular vehicle models in the United States. The results were published for the information of consumers. This led to greater interest in the safety of vehicles.

Offset crash testing has also been done since the 1970s. It began in Europe and during the mid 1990s the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began offset crash testing of U.S. models.

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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Bulletin List
Bulletin Number	Title
#96-3	Adhesive Bonding of Non-structural Panels
#96-2	Air Bag Replacement and Inspection Guidelines
#96-1	General Motors Collision Repair Issues
#95-7	Important Repair Concerns When Sectioning Structural Components
#95-6	Important Repair Concerns When Replacing Structural Components and Subassemblies
#95-5	Chrysler L/H Series Front Unirail Section Procedure
#95-4	Repairing Collision Damaged Wiring
#95-3	Replacement Belt Tension Bracket Motor Mount Support - Update
#95-2	1992-1995 Ford Econoline Front Frame Horn Replacement
#95-1	GM N-Body Left Front Lower Rail Section 1992 Model Year and Later
#94-7	Outer Door Panel Bond Separation Vehicles affected: 1993-1994 Chevorlet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird
#94-6	Passive Restraint System / Air Bags: Component Replacement After Deployment
#94-5	1994-1995 Honda Accord Anti-Lock Brake Modular Assembly
#94-4	Nissan Altima Automatic Shoulder Belt Malfunction
#94-3	Aluminium Wheels, Replace or Repair?
#94-2	1990 and Later General Motors C/H Body Front Lower Rail Replacement
#94-1	Ford Motor Company Bumper Energy Absorber Reuse/Replacement Guidelines
#93-9	1990/93 Geo Storm Front Lower Rail Extension and Radiator Side Panel Installation
#93-8	1992-1994 Ford Ranger and Explorer Front Frame Horn Replacement
#93-7	Saturn Front Unirail Section Procedure
#93-6	Saturn Rear Unirail Sectioning Procedure
#93-5	Saturn Plastic Repair Information
#93-4	Thermal Expansion of Saturn Composite Panels
#93-3	Ford Ranger Fluid Filled Engine Mounts
#93-2	Oil Filter Damage on 1989-1993 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine Pickup Trucks
#93-1	Air Conditioning Refrigerant Alert
#92-4	Full Replacement of the Apron/Rail Assembly 1991 Ford Escort/Mercury Tracer
#92-3	Roof Panel Seam Sealer Procedure for Ford Motor Company Vehicles
#92-2	Airbag Deployment - What to Expect
#92-1	Stationary Glass Replacement: Materials, Preparation and Installation
#91-5	General Motors Two - Stage Energy Absorbers
#91-2	1990 Honda Accord Horizontal Rocker Panel Pinchweld Flanges
#91-1	Front Lower Unirail Section Procedures for General Motors 10 Series Vehicles
#90-6	Front Lower Unirail Section Procedure for the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Vehicles
#90-3	Front Lower Unirail Section Procedure for the General Motors 200 Series Van
#90-2	Rear Sectioning Procedures for the General Motors 200 Series Van
#90-1	SMC Repairs for the GM200 Series Van
#86-7	Restoring Corrosion Protection
#86-1	Unibody Full Sectioning Procedure