Summary
The U.S. government will soon require carmakers to use advanced female crash test dummies to improve car safety. This change aims to address the higher risk women face in car accidents compared to men, as current safety tests mostly use male dummies. The new dummy, called THOR-05F, is designed to better reflect female bodies and provide more accurate safety data.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government will require new crash test dummies that better represent female bodies.
- Women have a higher chance of getting seriously hurt or dying in car crashes than men do.
- Current crash tests mostly use male dummies, which can miss safety issues for women.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy introduced the new female crash test dummy, THOR-05F.
- This dummy is more lifelike and collects more injury data than current dummies.
- It can assess risks to the brain, internal organs, and various body parts more accurately.
- The THOR-05F aims to improve car safety designs and update regulations.
- Sen. Deb Fischer supports making crash tests more inclusive with the "She DRIVES Act."
