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Post by nelsongarcia on Dec 8, 2005 0:07:58 GMT 8
for those who have not seen this.. drive defensively ..   |
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Post by suntzu on Dec 8, 2005 17:16:12 GMT 8
woah! 3 stars only...sir meron bang explanation kung ano meaning pag 3 stars lang?
thanks for the info btw!
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Post by nelsongarcia on Dec 9, 2005 7:41:16 GMT 8
Rating systems
Researchers have used crash test data to determine the likelihood of injuries that may be sustained in a crash. In addition, that data was used to create the NHTSA's star system. This system makes automobile safety ratings easier for consumers to understand when buying a car.
In frontal crashes, the star rating is determined by the worst score on these three criteria:
* Head Injury Criteria (HIC)
* Chest deceleration
* Femur load
In order to receive a five-star rating, all three of these criteria must be below the level that indicates a 10-percent chance of severe injury. There is a star rating for each of the front seat passengers, for each type of test that was run (frontal or side impact).
Ratings for Frontal-Impact Tests
# of Stars
Result
5 10% or lower chance of serious injury
4 11% to 20% chance of serious injury
3 21% to 35% chance of serious injury
2 36% to 45% chance of serious injury
1 46% or greater chance of serious injury
In side-impact crashes, there are two criteria:
* Thoracic Trauma Index (TTI)
* Lateral Pelvic Acceleration (LPA)
To achieve a five-star rating in side-impact crashes, both criteria must be in the range that indicates less than a 5-percent chance of serious injury.
Ratings for Side-Impact Tests
# of Stars
Result
5 5% or lower chance of serious injury
4 6% to 10% chance of serious injury
3 11% to 20% chance of serious injury
2 21% to 25% chance of serious injury
1 26% or greater chance of serious injury
taken from auto.howstuffworks.com
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Post by wonderloo on Dec 1, 2007 17:47:41 GMT 8
Hmmm...
Siguro we just have to drive safely and defensively.
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