🆕 | Higher point of impact makes SUV crashes more dangerous for cyclists
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New ratings in two safety tests are out today for the 2023 Kia K5. The midsize car misses out on a 2023 award due to a marginal rating in the updated side crash test.
Full ratings for the 2023 K5: go.iihs.org/2023K5
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Thank you for inviting me to the opening of your new ADAS test loop in Colchester, Connecticut. Enjoyed joining and Commissioner , David Harkey, and CR’s own and .
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Very exciting day as we cut the ribbon on our new 1.5 mile road specially designed to test the latest #ADAS features in vehicles. Thanks to the and for celebrating with us! 🥳
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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are conceptualized in labs and made in factories. But how well do they work in real-world scenarios? Our new ADAS Loop will help us evaluate how well these systems work and which might need improvements.
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🆕 The 2023 Rivian R1S, a large electric SUV, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from IIHS following adjustments to improve its performance in the moderate overlap front crash test.
Browse full ratings for this vehicle: go.iihs.org/news-2023-r1s
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Full safety ratings for the 2023 R1S: go.iihs.org/news-2023-r1s
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has wrapped up crash tests and other evaluations of the 2023 @Rivian R1S. The large pickup qualifies for a 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ for models built after January.
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#ICYMI | The 2023 Honda Accord, a midsize car, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award thanks to improved side crash protection.
Find full ratings for the 2023 Accord:
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#ICYMI | The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a midsize luxury car, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award when equipped with an optional front crash prevention system.
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NEW | The 2023 Honda Accord, a midsize car, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award thanks to improved side crash protection.
Find full ratings for the 2023 Accord: go.iihs.org/news-honda-acc
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A group photo from our event Tuesday at - the research and testing being done at this Virginia facility is vital to improving road safety. With
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Pedestrian & cyclist deaths are up, especially those involving light trucks. Featuring , Nick Ferenchak , , Russ Martin , and Jessica Cicchino .
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Ian Reagan of notes effectiveness of crash avoidance technologies but cautions that it will be years before this tech is in all vehicles on road. #Tech2EndDD
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IIHS's Ian Reagan will be speaking shortly at 's #Tech2EndDD event. Ian will join a panel discussion on the role of #technology in addressing #DistractedDriving. Watch live via 's livestream: bit.ly/Tech2EndDD-liv
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With cyclist & pedestrian deaths on the rise in the DC area, local leaders like are working to combat the alarming problem. In collaboration with the , Virginia Tech has rated 190 bike helmets. Where does yours rank?
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📰 | The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a midsize luxury car, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award when equipped with an optional front crash prevention system.
View full ratings: go.iihs.org/news-2023-C-Cl
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A new congressional mandate could jump-start stalled progress on reducing impaired driving deaths.
New insight from IIHS's David Zuby: go.iihs.org/insight-impair
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New study: Higher point of impact makes SUV crashes more dangerous for cyclists - findings follow earlier IIHS research showing SUVs more lethal to pedestrians than cars iihs.org/news/detail/hi #BicyclistSafety #Research
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NHTSA has announced an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to better protect passengers in crashes into the sides of larger vehicles and a new advisory committee on underride protection.
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We're joined by special guest Marcy Edwards from on the latest episode of our podcast! You can listen to it here: autosafety.org/podcast/rear-o
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New report reinforces MADD’s strong belief that most people want to see impaired driving prevention tech on new cars to prevent the senseless deaths and injuries caused by this crime. “With traffic deaths up, this tech is urgently needed” says jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman
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🔍 In a new IIHS Insight, David Zuby explains how recent congressional action takes us one step closer to ending impaired driving and saving thousands of lives each year. But it's critical that we get the next steps right.
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Crash avoidance technologies like #AEB can play a critical role in reducing crashes related to distraction. IIHS's Ian Reagan looks forward to discussing various technologies that can make a big difference at Wednesday's event.
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Have you registered yet? This two-part event will explore the latest in distracted driving data and showcase available technological solutions to curb this stubborn highway safety problem. Register for in-person or virtual: bit.ly/April26InPerson
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"Ground-impact injuries — a frequent cause of head trauma — were more than twice as common in SUV crashes than those involving cars... the higher front end of an SUV strikes cyclists above their center of gravity, throwing them more violently to the ground."
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Impairment detection technology can save thousands of lives each year once widely implemented. Recommendations out today from a group of experts outline how to meet a 2024 deadline for new regulation.
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A group of experts releases recommendations for moving forward w/impaired driving prevention safety systems for all new cars. The #IIJA set a 2024 deadline to set the safety standard. With historic increases in traffic deaths we need this tech now. impaireddrivingtwg.wordpress.com/2023/04/17/60/
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Mr. Brumbelow's research into truck underride crashes was instrumental in the development of our underride crash test program, as explained in this installment of Inside IIHS.
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. has named IIHS Senior Research Engineer Matt Brumbelow as one of 16 members of an Advisory Committee on Underride Protection.
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Take the phone out of the equation with #DoNotDisturbWhileDriving. Here's how to enable the feature: youtube.com/watch?v=VRsNhK
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Researchers have consistently linked texting or otherwise manipulating a cell phone to increased crash risk.
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Researchers have consistently linked texting or otherwise manipulating a cell phone to increased crash risk.
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#ICYMI | A new study from IIHS shows SUVs cause more severe injuries than cars when they hit bicyclists.
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“With bicyclists out enjoying warmer weather conditions, taking a bike ride must not turn into a death sentence.” --Cathy Chase, president of the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, referring to new study.
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A new study shows there have been fewer injuries and deadly crashes on Seattle streets since the city lowered speed limits.
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IIHS researcher Aimee Cox spoke Wednesday about new distracted driving research at the Maryland Highway Safety Summit. Dig into the her latest study here: go.iihs.org/news-distracti #MDSummit
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commends for taking a hard look at the greater impact of SUVs on bicyclists. Research found high SUV front ends cause more severe injuries in crashes than cars. 966 cyclists killed/ 41K+ injured in 2021 estimates.
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New research out this morning examines differences in injuries for bicyclists struck by SUVs and cars.
“SUVs tend to knock riders down, where they can also be run over, rather than vaulting them onto the hood of the vehicle."
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Thank you to the folks at for conducting an incredibly comprehensive distracted driving survey. Lots here to inform educational approaches!! mtr.cool/httjbzeirs
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New research out this morning examines differences in injuries for bicyclists struck by SUVs and cars.
“SUVs tend to knock riders down, where they can also be run over, rather than vaulting them onto the hood of the vehicle."
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A 2020 study found that SUVs are more lethal to pedestrians than cars are. (go.iihs.org/news-SUVs-pede). A new study coming Thursday examines SUV crashes with another vulnerable road user group – bicyclists.
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The 2023 in Seattle brought together nearly 1,700 safety officials, law enforcement & advocates last week. IIHS researcher Aimee Cox presented on how better-written laws can reduce distracted driving bit.ly/3weJy4Y
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