Have you ever checked your car’s safety rating? These ratings are provided by two organizations, including the NHTSA and IIHS. Ratings are based upon scores from crash tests, but other factors like driver assistance features and child safety features also matter when determining a vehicle’s safety rating.
The NHTSA rates cars from 1 to 5. These are based on how well cars perform in different crash tests, including a frontal collision simulation and a side barrier test. NHTSA also tests cars for rollover performance. IIHS tests cars to see how well the vehicle protects occupants in a crash, but it also factors in driver assistance technology.
Do you need a safer vehicle? In Troy, IL, you can find a whole lineup of vehicles to test drive at Steve Schmitt Auto Group that have higher safety ratings, whether you’re looking for a sedan, SUV, truck, or van.