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The First Crash-Test Dummy Had a Far More Terrifying Job Than Testing Cars

Long before a crash-test dummy sat behind the wheel of a family sedan, one was strapped into an aircraft ejection seat. Its assignment involved rocket sleds, aviation helmets and the violent forc

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That Cushion Behind Your Head Is a Safety Device, and It Is Probably Set Too Low

Most people call it a headrest, which makes it sound like somewhere to relax during a long traffic jam. Its proper name is head restraint, and that description is much closer to its real purpose. T

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Cars Were Crash-Tested Around Men for Decades. Women Paid the Price.

Here’s the part that feels almost unbelievable: for decades, car safety was built around a body that looked mostly like an average man. Not a small woman. Not a pregnant woman. Not the person

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The New Ford Bronco Outperforms In Crash Tests But Not In IIHS Safety

Insufficient lighting and a lack of whiplash protection have scuppered the 2021 Ford Bronco 4-Door from getting a safety certification from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Although

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