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1997 S-Series Offset Crash Test Results
The driver space was maintained reasonably well in the frontal offset crash test. However, there was too much steering column movement, and measures indicate the possibility of injury to the chest and left leg.
2000 L-Series Offset Crash Test Results
The driver space was maintained reasonably well in the frontal offset crash test, although footwell intrusion contributed to the likelihood of leg injuries.
Aging Tires Spark New Safety Concern
Rotate tires as recommended by vehicle manufacturer or every 5,000 miles Check tire pressure monthly.
Buying A Safer Car 2000
Valuable information on crash tests, safety features, and buying tips.
Children's Safety Association of Canada
The goal of the association is to provide as much information on children safety to as many parents as possible in order to reduce the number of preventable in children.
Crash Testing, Honda Style
An indoor theme park for dummies — and the cars that hit them.
Damage Repair Costs - Midsize Cars
The Institute conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance: front-into-flat-barrier, rear-into-flat-barrier, front-into-angle-barrier, and rear-into-pole.
Damage Repair Costs - Small Cars
Bumpers should protect car bodies from damage in low-speed collisions, the kind that frequently occur in congested urban traffic. But many don't.
Drive Safer America
Interactive web site that provides helpful advice about driving safely.
Driver Death Rates
Driver death rates in 1994-97 model cars, passenger vans, pickup trucks, and utility vehicles during a four year period show a huge range in the likelihood of dying in some models compared with others.
Front and Side-Impact Tests
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) regularly performs full-frontal crash tests on new cars by driving them into a solid barrier at 35mph.
GM Studies Safety Belt Reminders
Do you fasten your safety belt before you start the engine, while engaging the transmission, rolling down the driveway or even later?
Head Restraint Tests
You know that safety belts and airbags restrain occupants in a crash, but did you know that the thing on the seat that many call a "head rest" is really a restraint that prevents heads from snapping back in a rear-end collision?
IIHS Status Report
Saturn's bumpers are stellar compared with other small cars. This is an indepth report on the Saturn bumper evaluation test. Requires Acrobat Reader.