CLEAN : Crash test dummies sacrifice lives for car safety

The video discusses the role of safety mechanisms in cars, particularly those activated post-impact. It highlights the Insurance Institute's efforts, funded by insurance companies, to reduce highway losses by providing consumer information and vehicle ratings. The video explains crash test evaluations, focusing on dummy injuries and vehicle structure. It concludes with a comparison of car safety advancements over the past decade.

What is the primary goal of the insurance institute mentioned in the video?

• To provide driving lessons

• To promote luxury vehicles

• To reduce highway losses

• To increase car sales

What is the impact of consumer decisions on the auto industry according to the video?

• They have no impact

• They lead to higher car prices

• They motivate the industry to improve safety

• They decrease the demand for safety features

Which of the following is NOT analyzed during crash tests?

• Chest deflections

• Knee impacts

• Head accelerations

• Engine performance

What term is used to describe the movement and injuries of the dummy during crash tests?

• Statics

• Dynamics

• Ergonomics

• Kinematics

How does the advancement in car safety over the past decade affect the safety of older cars?

• Older cars have better technology

• Older cars are less safe

• Older cars are equally safe

• Older cars are safer than new ones