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Beth Brooke puts dummies in their place

Beth Brooke puts dummies in their place

FromThere Auto Be A Law


Beth Brooke puts dummies in their place

FromThere Auto Be A Law

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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Aug 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Did you know that those 5 star safety crash tests do not apply to women drivers? NHTSA bases these crash tests on an "average" male and ignores women that have a different skeletal structure and physiology. But don't worry NHTSA is still researching the issue... of whether women drive? No idea why they are wasting time on this as better crash test dummy technology exists that could make cars safer for everyone.This week Beth Brooke from VERITY Now (https://www.veritynow.org) joins us to explain more about the issue and how NHTSA could solve the problem today.Plus Recall Roundup and Fred discusses the metallurgy for stainless steel in terms of the Cybertruck.Links:https://www.veritynow.orghttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/vehicle-choice-crash-differences-help-explain-greater-injury-risks-for-womenhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f8dba2948458c1d7ad08580/t/62db0299834ab3684a015d4e/1658520218097/VERITYNOW_DecipheringTheConversation.pdfhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V553000https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V567000https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V566000
Released:
Aug 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A discussion on auto safety issues and technological developments, in hopes of providing consumers and enthusiasts with a better understanding of modern vehicles, safety systems, and current issues in the auto industry.