As occupant protection in frontal crashes improves, the relative importance of protecting people in side impacts increases.
Not exact matches
Now its two - foot thick walls and nearly 45 feet of height can offer
occupants of the modern penthouse
protection from possible future foes such
as ground attackers or looters, not to mention safety from flooding.
Illinois
Occupant Protection Coordinator Jennifer Toney says children should stay in each phase
as long
as possible because with each transition some safety is lost.
The EV earned fair marks for adult and child
occupant protection, although its marks for pedestrian safety suffer
as a part of a result of an extremely short (almost nonexistent) hood.
The Tata Nano fared the worst, receiving zero stars in both adult front
occupant protection,
as well
as child safety.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, «
Occupant Crash
Protection.»
In the event that the vehicle's lane - keep assist and lane - departure warning systems don't get the job done, the run - off
protection system is designed to protect
occupants from serious injury when the vehicle veers off of the road; if sensors detect a run - off taking place, the front safety belts will tighten for
as long
as the car is in motion to keep passengers safely in position.
The W116 was larger on the outside than the W108 / W109 series it replaced, but had similar interior capacity,
as the additional bulk was driven by several new and aforementioned engineering developments on car safety and
occupant protection in a crash.
With safety features such
as seven standard airbags, (up to nine in Europe, up to eight in the US) and standard Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), the Golf Mk6 has scored 36 out of 37 possible points for
occupant protection, giving it a five - star rating by the Euro NCAP crash test agency.
Integrated body structure designed to work
as a system to provide
protection for
occupants.
Porsche ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, integrated roll - over
protection, ignition disabling, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Its adult
occupant protection score of 95 % is particularly high for a supermini, and the safety body has commended SEAT for fitting autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection
as standard.
Porsche ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, head curtain airbags, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, ignition disabling, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, «
Occupant Crash
Protection» and number 214, «Side Impact
Protection.»
These vehicles are rated separately, except that the structural ratings for both vehicles are based on both tests,
as are rear dummy injury and head
protection ratings, because no changes were made to the rear
occupant compartment.
Jeep ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, brake assist, a security system, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Passenger security is always assured thanks to various safety features, such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, ignition disabling, an emergency communication system, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Jeep also prioritized safety and security with features such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, ignition disabling, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, «
Occupant Crash
Protection.»
Today all auto manufacturers are designing their seat belts and airbags to work together
as a single system to optimize
occupant protection in crashes.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, «
Occupant Protection in Interior Impact.»
«Many manufacturers haven't paid
as much attention to
occupant protection in rear crashes, compared with front and side crashes,» Lund points out.
Passenger security is always assured thanks to various safety features, such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, brake assist, ignition disabling, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
In addition to all these, it also comes equipped with hazard warning switch, impact cushioning crumple zones, booster assisted brakes, seat belts for all
occupants and central high mount stop lamp
as well, which further increases the level of
protection.
Still, there's a wealth of airbags
as standard, and we'd be surprised if it didn't score well for
occupant protection.
Moreover, the intrusion beams equipped to its side doors
as well
as central high mount stop lamp also assists in bringing enhanced
protection to its
occupants.
In addition, all five
occupants benefit from seatbelt pre-tensioners and limiters,
as well
as height - adjustable and sliding front head restraints to provide outstanding
protection against whiplash.
Mercedes - Benz ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, head curtain airbags, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, brake assist, ignition disabling, an emergency communication system, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™)
As an integral part of the Civic Type R structure, Honda's proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body - structure enhances
occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions.
These cars are rated separately, except that the structure ratings for both vehicles are based on both tests,
as are rear dummy injury and head
protection ratings, because no changes were made to the rear
occupant compartment.
As well as aiding body rigidity in the corners, it also helps improve occupant protection in the event of a cras
As well
as aiding body rigidity in the corners, it also helps improve occupant protection in the event of a cras
as aiding body rigidity in the corners, it also helps improve
occupant protection in the event of a crash.
Audi ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, knee airbags, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, ignition disabling, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Mercedes - Benz ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, head curtain airbags, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, anti-whiplash front head restraints, a panic alarm, an emergency communication system, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
«Once every passenger vehicle on the road has side airbags that include head
protection for front - seat
occupants, we can save
as many
as 2,000 lives per year,» McCartt concludes.
In the frontal offset crash test where it scored 14.93 out of maximum 16 points, head and neck
protection of front seat
occupants was rated
as good and
protection of their legs and chest area was termed
as acceptable.
These include Automatic Post-Collision Braking and Pre-Crash proactive
occupant protection system
as standard, plus adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and traffic alerts,
as well
as Trailer Assist for the first time on an MPV.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, «
Occupant protection in interior impact.»
Jeep also prioritized safety and security with features such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, a security system, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
The frontal and side airbags along with the curtain - type Head
Protection System (for front and rear seat
occupants), belt tensioners and belt force limiters are activated by sensor - controlled electronic safety systems
as a function of the type and severity of a collision.
Jeep ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, ignition disabling, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Beginning with 2014 models, the side curtain and side torso airbags
as well
as the front seat structure were modified to improve
occupant protection in side impact crashes.
However, structures in the dashboard were thought to present a risk to
occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions, and
protection of this body region was rated
as marginal.
«Built on an all - new platform, the redesigned Sorento utilizes Kia's advanced safety equipment and technologies to provide a high level of
occupant protection for drivers and their families
as measured by the U.S. government,» said Orth Hedrick, executive director, product planning, Kia Motors America.
An innovative comfort access function allowing hands - free opening of the boot lid and the additional Active
Protection occupant protection system are likewise included on the options list, as is Advanced eCall with automatic position finding from B
Protection occupant protection system are likewise included on the options list, as is Advanced eCall with automatic position finding from B
protection system are likewise included on the options list,
as is Advanced eCall with automatic position finding from BMW Assist.
The Jaguar XJ Sentinel offers a B7 level of ballistic
protection to its
occupants and
as you imagine it...
Front seat
occupant protection scored an 87 per cent rating, while the Expert uses all of the same safety kit
as it multi-seat cousin.
The DS 4 received a five - star safety rating from Euro NCAP, with an excellent 90 % adult
occupant protection rating,
as well
as a 97 % score for safety assistance technology.
Lexus also prioritized safety and security with features such
as: dual front impact airbags with
occupant sensing airbag, integrated roll - over
protection, traction control, brake assist, a panic alarm, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS.
In the side barrier test, dummy numbers showed good
protection but the score for the head was penalised as the side curtain airbag was deemed not to have deployed in the correct manner in the side pole test (see Child Occupant Pr
protection but the score for the head was penalised
as the side curtain airbag was deemed not to have deployed in the correct manner in the side pole test (see Child
Occupant ProtectionProtection).
The Freelander scored maximum points in the
occupant protection,
as during a head - on impact, the steering column moved forward giving the driver more space - proving to be less fatal.