Car crash test ratings are scores given by independent organizations that evaluate the safety of vehicles in simulated crash scenarios. These ratings are based on the results of various crash tests, such as frontal, side-impact, and rollover tests.There are several organizations that conduct crash tests and provide ratings for vehicles, including:
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): The NHTSA is a federal agency that conducts crash tests and provides safety ratings for vehicles based on a 5-star rating system. The NHTSA tests include frontal crash tests, side-impact tests, and rollover tests.
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): The IIHS is a non-profit organization that conducts crash tests and provides safety ratings for vehicles. The IIHS tests include moderate overlap front crash tests, small overlap front crash tests, side-impact tests, roof strength tests, and head restraint tests.