Sentences with phrase «crash protection afforded»
This reflects the improvements manufacturers have been making in the side and rear crash protection afforded by their newer cars (most vehicles have afforded good occupant protection in frontal crashes for several years).
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The lowest rating Leon owners gave was for its safety features, but Euro NCAP crash - testing returned a solid five - star rating when it was put through its paces, with excellent impact protection afforded to adults and children alike.
«These Chrysler, Jeep ® and Dodge models are part of an elite group that afford the best overall crash protection and have electronic stability control, which can help keep drivers out of crashes altogether.»
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Significant differences also were apparent among the convertibles in the protection they afford in rear crashes.
«It's not a major feat of engineering to design seats and head restraints that afford good protection in these common crashes.»
New Institute crash tests of the BMW X5 and Volvo S80 — car - into - pole and vehicle - to - vehicle tests — demonstrate the important benefits afforded to occupants by these side airbag head protection systems.
Side crashes often are serious, but head protection afforded by side airbags can mean a much better chance of surviving.»
The list of winners makes it easier for consumers to zero in on vehicles in each class that afford the best overall crash protection.
Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford better protection in crashes than smaller, lighter ones.
«No matter what kind of vehicle buyers may be considering, now they can walk into just about any dealership and find one that affords the best overall protection in serious crashes.»
Keep in mind vehicle size and weight, he adds, because larger, heavier vehicles generally afford better protection in serious crashes than smaller, lighter ones (see Status Report special issue: car size, weight and safety, April 14, 2009).
Because of the lack of protection afforded motorcyclists, they are 26 times more likely than those in a passenger car to die in a crash and five times more likely to be injured.