Crashworthiness
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Crashworthiness Research
- Frontal Crash Protection
- Problem Definition for Pre-Crash Sensing Advanced Restraints
- Adaptive Equipment / Hand Controls
Alternative Energy Vehicle Systems Safety Research
- Hydrogen Program
- Localized Fire Protection Assessment for Compressed Hydrogen Containers - NVS-321
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles - Subtask 1
- Compressed Hydrogen Research and Testing In Accordance with FMVSS 304
Air Bag Research
Information on advanced air bag technology research studies and the activities of the MVSRAC Advanced Air Bag Technology Working Group.
Research into the aggressiveness of air bags to out-of-position child and small female occupants in a vehicle crash.
Child Safety Crashworthiness Research
This report is an overview regarding the progress of child safety in the United States, a summary of NHTSA's activities in promoting child safety, a summary of the Agency's regulatory actions, and discussion of issues regarding obstacles in the wide spread use of booster seats.
School Bus Crashworthiness Research
The record is impressive: American students are nearly eight times safer riding in a school bus than with their own parents and guardians in cars. The fatality rate for school buses is only 0.2 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) compared to 1.5 fatalities per 100 million VMT for cars.This impressive safety record is a result of the Department of Transportation's requirements for compartmentalization on large school buses, and lap belts plus compartmentalization on small school buses.
Vehicle Aggressivity and Fleet Compatibility Research
The purpose of this research program is to investigate the problems of vehicle aggressivity and compatibility in multi-vehicle crashes. The near term goal is to identify and demonstrate the extent of the problem of incompatible vehicles in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.
Rollover Research
Information on the NHTSA's rollover tests and studies
