The world’s first true female car crash dummy is here — and it's a big deal
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Car crash tests check a vehicle's safety only for men. Here is how a dummy representing the ladies can make the tests better.

Well, we’ve had cars for a long time….but finally we’ll be testing them for safety for women, too.

In a sea of bad news, today this got me excited.

  • wolfylow@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It honestly boggles my mind that in 2023 there are still no mandatory crash tests required for the female form.

    Additionally, I drive a lot of hire cars and it’s shocking how many makes/models’ seatbelts would effectively garrotte me if I were to crash while driving.

    • xkforce@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      A lot of things are still designed with men in mind unfortunately. Drug trials, car safety testing, ac systems, mental health systems etc.