[Healeys] Car Safety

robertduquette at sympatico.ca robertduquette at sympatico.ca
Tue Dec 22 09:32:09 MST 2009


>> Five stars indicate the highest safety rating and one star the lowest.


I like this rating system!!  Does this mean you can fail completely and you
still get a "star"? :)


Robert D

> From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net
>
> I have a delivery fleet that travels 57.6 million miles per year in 1300
> vehicles. Our current fleet is Pontiac Vibes and Ford Ranger trucks. Both
> are "5 star" rated for safety. That 5 start rating is the best. We usually
> have a wreck every week, it is worse in winter. Very few injuries in modern
> cars. I really don't think our old cars have much to compare other than
they
> have 4 wheels.
>
> Jerry
> What does a 5-Star Safety Rating mean?
>
> The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) rates vehicles to determine crash
> worthiness and rollover safety. The safety ratings are gathered during
> controlled crash and rollover tests conducted at NHTSA's research
facilities.
>
> Five stars indicate the highest safety rating and one star the lowest.
While
> the safety feature ratings may differ among vehicles, all automobiles must
> first meet Federal standards. Get more information about NHTSA's 5-Star
Safety
> Ratings - Click HERE.
> For all questions relating to NCAP crash testing, star ratings,
> and vehicle safety, please email crash.test at dot.gov


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