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At last, a more realistic female crash test dummy to make cars safer

The federal government will soon require carmakers to test vehicle safety systems using advanced crash test dummies that more accurately represent female bodies.

Why it matters: Women face a much higher risk than men of being seriously injured or killed in a crash — but most vehicle safety systems are tested using male crash test dummies.


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