Tim Hurd Tel.
Safety is very high on the list of concerns that consumers have when choosing a new car.
M.D. The agency announced the release of a new edition of the popular Buying a Safer New Car brochure. They include the development of a summary crashworthiness rating, additional advice on crash avoidance performance such as braking and lighting, safety labels for new vehicles and a measurement of rollover stability. The comment period will extend for 90 days after the date of publication. The agency today also announced additional plans to provide dependable and timely consumer information about the rollover stability of vehicles. Research has been undertaken on improved crush resistance, enhanced side window strength and advanced occupant restraint systems, all of which would help occupants survive rollover crashes.