Car Crash Tests Exposed: Not Everyone Gets to Crash Cars Everyday

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

It still amazes me how old timers still think that older cars '50-'70s are safer than these new "plastic" cars. While I believe that at anything 5mph and below, the older steel bumper cars are better, I'd MUCH rather be in one of these late model cars if in a serious accident. Thanks for posting this up and letting us see how it's done.

[@lucasdaignault3466]

Clearly you missed the point. See the Bel Air vs Impala crash test and maybe you will reconsider.

[@pattycarljackson]

@@lucasdaignault3466you missed his point, the bel air didn’t do good and this person said they would rather be in newer cars than older ones.

[@asdfasdf4345artsdfg]

I respect the IIHS, except for what they did to that 1959 Chevy.

[@Landofmagic678]

+maccollectorZ (Commenting Account) yep

[@chillkootmarkowee8738]

+maccollectorZ (Commenting Account) I agree the IIHS testers should use them selves as dummies

[@TheSeanUhTron]

Someone had to do it. So many people say old cars did it better. The old cars sure look good but are incredibly unsafe and unreliable.

[@asdfasdf4345artsdfg]

Sean Place Not really. But, yeah, it's true that old cars are extremely dangerous - I hate when someone ignorant person goes and says that an old car is safer because it's rock-hard. They don't know what crumple zones or air bags are. In an old car, the entire thing is the crumple zone because of the fact that the shock isn't absorbed well.

[@chillkootmarkowee8738]

maccollectorZ (Commenting Account) New cars are collapsible and older cars where tanks but they lacked seatbelts and other safety features.

[@hebneh]

It's amazing how many decades passed with no standardized crash testing, or safety equipment being installed in cars. I'm grateful I survived my childhood being driven around in '50s and '60s cars.

[@sk916]

sitting here in shock due to the fact that those dummies cost 250k

[@kronks4]

Man i would absolutely love to work here. Crashing cars for a living? Yes, Please.

[@kronks4]

i can do that too. (well, to an extent)

[@kronks4]

no. do i need to be?

[@BeenuZz]

+Pandemic4444 you can work on simulations of it, just like i'm doing (check my videos ;) )

[@BeenuZz]

***** ahah yea xD

[@Bobbybeb]

It's amazing how much cars have improved over the recent years because of the IIHS.

[@nopenada8071]

I don't think people are seeing the main idea. A car's safety is designed for the human body. Car's have to have crumple, collapse, what have you, zones to absorb the impacts instead of your brain and body absorbing that impact. So a car may look scary to crash in when it's distorted and twisted but actuality, it's doing a lot of good to look that way. If they wanted cars to not have dent when crashing in a wall, they can. It's very possible but would be very stupid to do.

[@tankermottind]

The bodywork in the front should collapse, but the thing to really watch for is the shell surrounding the passenger compartment--the roof, A-pillars, firewall, front doors, etc. That shell should remain as intact as possible, and not crumple up or bend in the middle. The Altima suffered structural damage to the passenger compartment, especially around the footwell, which probably cost it the Good rating.

[@DrDiep]

You sir are very correct. It can reduce impulse from momentum to reduce forces that can harm your body.

[@FreedomForce100]

Excellent documentary. A team of very competent individuals with solid and repeatable process and procedures. I would rate IISS Six-Sigma!

[@Quirky.Turtle69]

What are you exposing?

[@BeanyB0b]

clickbait

[@pwND001]

Very good upload, I've been subscribed to there youtube channel for quite some time but this is a complete in depth tour and now I have a fair understanding of how complex and serious this business is! Thanks CARandDRIVER.

[@JoseBarriosPika]

It kinda gets to me whenever I see these brand spanking new cars being purposely totaled. Sometimes I think to myself, "Shoot, give me the car!" Lol.

[@kfordjake75]

I used to sell German cars (VW). Big difference in the 05 1/2 models and up. We also sold Volvo, so it was a common thing for someone to ask which one was safer. My answer was "generally, whoever had the newest design". Volvo and VW have very different ways of going about things, but both work great. I drove a used Volvo 850 and it had the best side impact protection for its time. When I sold VWs, the Jetta had the best side impact. German cars are not the most practical, but they are very safe.

[@LRS905]

Damn, when I was a kid I used to crash small cars as an entertainment. I was always very "imaginative" as to why the little cars crashed...and now, many years later, I find out that this entertainment you have as a kid, is actually a very important research area, lol...and you get paid for it!! Very interesting video.

[@IwishIknew02]

I understand why they’re doing this…However the more a person’s feels safer in a car the faster and wreckless they'll liable to drive..."I'm driving the safest car on the road, ABS brakes, side and front air bags, crumbles zones, I'll never get hurt in a crash" Tell people in a collision their car might blow up...They'll drive like they got some sense.

[@404TimeOut]

for some reason, I just love watching cars crumble like loaves of bread. Its orgasmic xD

[@MDKN22]

Never knew that dummies were that expensive and that complex to put together for the first time!

[@lambosuperleggera1]

I think it's because headrests are mainly useful for rear-end collisions...for front collisions they are more concerned with the head's forward movement (to the airbag, etc). The head rests are present during their rear-end testing.

[@zeal117]

I think you misunderstood, the I.I.H.S. has been around for 50 years. Good day and safe driving!

[@jcoletti3881]

Head rests are for a rear collision, not a frontal collision. Kinetic energy means the person in the seat travels in the direction of the collision. If you are hit from behind, your head snaps back because the car is pushed forward but your body is not.. If you hit something in front of you, the car stops (or is pushed backwards) but you keep travelling forward.

[@gedisdiop]

Instead of using dummies, why not use persons that are on "death row" in prison ? Offer them limited clemency if they volunteer for these crash tests ?

[@jadesmith1691]

Stupid ass statement. Also, based on these tests, there's no guarantee that they'll be seriously injured, much less killed, so it's nothing more than torture. You have a sick mind.

[@mib8034]

Wilbur Snaffel That is torture, and in no way could they collect data such as forces applied to the body.

[@MrPunisheer]

jade smith lmao he is talking about some person WHO FUCKING KILLED OR DID SOMETHING REALLY BAD and u stand up for those criminals ? u are a special kind of stupid

[@jadesmith1691]

Who made your dumb ass the king of morals? I don't even need to argue with you, clearly your IQ is below 0.

[@MrPunisheer]

jade smith yeah this IQ insult its getting old now ...its 2015 ,at least come with something new

[@kfordjake75]

It wasn't what I thought either, but that's the truth. I loved my Volvo...the Jetta was a reverse engineered 850. We have owned a LOT of Volvos and Vws in the family. I have personally seen the cars we sold involved in accidents and made my own interpretations. When your car wins the Euro ncap..it does actually mean something. Keep in mind the Jetta took a few years to catch up.

[@LamboGallardo560]

It's pretty amazing how clear the difference is between these cars and the Volvo. Those angled beams on the Volvo work perfectly at "bouncing" away from the crash but here you can actually see how these cars are getting slightly caught when the impact reaches the firewall. Not good for load on the passengers.

[@Travisfromoregon]

classic bel air getting smashed just breaks my heart :(

[@elcabezon5487]

Travisfromoregon that classic one was smashed badly,I bet if it had an engine was probally a 283 that gets lost in that compartment

[@jcoletti3881]

+Travisfromoregon They crash tested the bel air years before it was a "classic". That crash test was done at the time the car was manufactured.

[@leoviewoolf7880]

They had to do it,

[@emacemacii]

Nice and informative video. What do IIHS do with these cars after the crash I wonder?

[@danwat1234]

I hope the Model S electric car does well in this test, it scored 5.4 stars overall in the NHTSA tests.

[@TheBIGJake111]

over the course of the 5 months since i wrote said comment i have found much more research and turns out they are very strong tough cars due to the mid engine allowing for a large crumple zone in the front and rear.... as well as the car having some of the worlds greatest active safety.... buying one this winter when i can haggle a bit more with the sellers.

[@nigelbess5168]

I think I just watched the same footage of that same car crashing like 30 times

[@izpFhKOcFnB]

Nice and Informative Vid! A Ton of planning and research goes into even crashing cars! Great!

[@aarthikn8707]

hey .. !!! hw r u? !!

[@obmoder1]

All these steps to ensure it is close to a real situation and yet they remove the headrests?

[@MrBioniclefan1]

obmoder1 I know right

[@rafaelreusch]

obmoder1 the headrests and the seats are tested in another test...

[@fivenightsatfreddysgamepla2302]

obmoder1 yeah im sort of a year late but in the slow mo do you ever see the dummy hitting where the headrests would be? No. it hits the airbag and that's it, it doesn't bounce back and the head doesn't go where the headrest would be

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

+BaldMancTwat They take the headrest out because the dummy's head isn't going to come back and hit it in this situation. Removing it gives a clear view of the dummy impacting the airbag on video which is important data.

[@MrBioniclefan1]

The_Doctors_Tardis That is true.

[@hakunamatata365]

It seems like they should also do tests with the headrests in place as they provide a secondary impact and pivot source for the neck and head.

[@ujgilani]

thanks for such a great video. i always wanted to know the behind scene things of crash tests.

[@th1alb]

unrealistic, some drivers do have hair you know?!

[@levineuwirth]

This made my day.

[@ckloh5938]

Peter Gizmos you stupid I ask you how to make a dummy with hairs

[@daniidelrey]

Not everyone is mr.clean ya know?

[@Friday702Musicality]

It's cool to see my car being shown here. Awesome!

[@joaosoares3719]

They really need to test Europe-relevant models like the Clio, Megane, Golf, A3, 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, A Class, C Class, Punto, 500, i20, i30, Corsa, Astra, 208, 308, Ibiza, Leon, Yaris... I mean we have probably the most advanced crash test facility in the world (EuroNCAP) but they don't do the Small Overlap Front crash, which is quite useful.

[@JoeTakeHolly]

in my opinion I would say a Mercedes w123.w124,w126,an s500 is one of the toughest cars to stand a good crash ive seen them over the years an they do hold up real well ;

[@gavcom4060]

Well they might be solid but the point of a modern car is to crumple up enough to absorb some energy from the crash while keeping the passengers safe

[@JoeTakeHolly]

yes that what Mercedes have been doing for years now just that

[@YankeemanLT]

Thanks for this very comprehensive video!

[@williamslaw]

It's interesting to see the comparison at 9:47 between the crash dummies from the early days of crash testing with the modern crash dummies.

[@hen913]

My friend has this car, good to know its rating isn't too bad since I commute with him sometimes lol

[@5610winston]

Hey! What about the headrest? It would certainly be a factor in the rebound phase of the crash.

[@lizzsszzy7800]

The remove the headrest so they can get a full view of the dummy's head. They do not usually use rebound data.

[@raymondp.kotiiesq.5934]

Just a thought, why not have external airbag cushions mounted on the front and rear of each car monitored by radar sensors hooked to computer so that when a closing speed is above a certain threshold, say 20 MPH, a large front or rear airbag automatically deploys, like a parachute. That way more severe crashes would have better energy dispersion external to the frame of the vehicle. Just a thought.

[@kode1996]

This is cool! So where are all the other pictures and videos for the crashes on iihs website? Like ford explorer. No new videos for them...

[@hunterparker1917]

The Nissan Maxima was only going 40mph? What?! I drive 90mph on long trips between KC, Saint Louis and beyond...I can only imagine how fucked up my car would be going 90 crashing head on side impact. Kind of just scared me.

[@douglasaranda2010]

Hunter Parker 40 mph implies you had time for desceleration, and these tests are also to make you think more before going nuts with the acceleration pedal.

[@Reznor_Meeks]

+Hunter Parker statistics are: 50mph is the boiling point, past 50mph the danger isn't even the crash itself but the G forces in your body which multiply by quite a bit at the moment of the crash. so yeah if at 50 your chances are just about as slim as they get, at 90..... lol more likely a r.i.p situation

[@ras4782]

if it was head on the car would absorb more of the empack but they are hitting the car in just the corner so I guess it takes more damage

[@stinger15au]

+Hunter Parker at 90mph it doesn't matter how good the car is, the deceleration forces alone can and probably will kill you.

[@quanbui5070]

good point

[@101Volts]

It's all good to look into things like this, And I mean to design cars that are safer to drive. It doesn't mean you should slack off on safe _driving_ though; Don't get stupider as cars get safer, that's not good.

[@IwishIknew02]

Yeah I get your point...However you cannot say that people don't take higher chances driving wreckless in cars they believe they're safer in...Mainly with SUV's...And the fact that your friend was driving almost 100 mph in heavy rain with very low visibility is out right negligence and careless. Nor did he consider his life or those riding along side with him.

[@Tig-Wan]

Where can one find these cars after they are crashed? Since they are brand new I'm sure some of the parts can be salvaged and purchased by consumers. It would be great for someone like myself who needs a used part. Thanks. Hope to hear back from you on this question.

[@bobferri1328]

My personnel opinion, I respect the I.I.H.S. over any other company in the business. They base there test on Police and Insurance adjusters reports. Thus it's more accurate of a test then the auto manufacturers telling them the bases for the testing.

[@mi16t]

While these tests are important, its also important to remember test vs real life is VERY DIFFERENT. braking vs no braking, swerving, etc.

[@hayksamvelyan]

I think it's because they primarily focus on the forward momentum of the dummy. So they remove the head restraint to better position their cameras.

[@ghettojeddo]

I think head restraints are more so for rear-impacts. Probably for a frontal one, it is not necessary for their rubric

[@rui518]

for what i have see you are probably right... the wife of my dad boss, had a frontal crash ate 90km/h and survive because has a front to front, and has in a biger car and 10 years yougher than the other car, and shes the only one that survive her parents die... its a sad story... special because she dont have the faul, the other driver made a bad overtake...

[@mpgsters3436]

yeah, but they dont post the stats on the videos so what use does it serve to post the videos if you would have to do further research to find the stats on all of the cars you might consider buying...

[@ryker-1854]

They do add the rating

[@deadlycucumberplants]

+MPGster s It would be really sweet to see the actual analysis, as you mentioned. I wouldn't even mind if it was for a subscription fee like what they do with Consumer Reports. I'd love to see "if the dummy walked away" or how badly they'd be beat up. Maybe in the future!

[@wattmanforever]

That's why we invented the *air bag!*

[@youngdrug5927]

Mercedes invented airbags.

[@TornTech]

Fantastic and informative video.

[@patrickmcreary4966]

Has there ever been an accident (in a job like this) where the garage door is closed but down the hall inside the car is accelerating without anyone knowing it, then BAM the car crashes through the closed door?

[@knockersgarage7561]

Give me 100k a pop I'll narrow it down to #1 weeee #2 ouch #3 that fucking sucked #4 someone find his head. Lot easier to consumers. Nope they had to find his head on that model. Just saying beats working for 17.56 an hour in a steel mill!!!?

[@wattehel]

Just one note they no longer use film cameras. They use high frame rate video cameras.

[@VoiTuboUser]

Who noticed the Honda CR-V at 6:17? If you look closely, it was crash tested in the new small overlap tests, so it seems like iihs is preparing a SUV series of small overlap crash tests. From the video it seems that the CR-V didnt do well, the whole A pillar almost collapsed completely.

[@gotcha671]

Even in front of 4 wreck car , the only thing we see is , why the hell your clothes are XXL MAN ...... XD

[@HesteBremse]

If it hurts you to see that old floater being crashed I understand, but still there is no reason to call them idiots. And who knows perhaps it was pretty wasted all together even having a nice paint job.

[@FrederikUnknown]

That was a really good video!

[@XaoFakeNick]

Yeah, the car running the red light sets the tone perfectly for "there are stupid drivers out there", so, safer cars are needed. LOL.

[@CreedK]

3:00 Damn that impact would be horrendous in a real situation.

[@gry8ruth]

I wish they would test them with the nose diving down like what actually happens when someone slams on the brakes at the last second

[@DTITATE]

Well Done.

[@Outlaw01]

Do you have the Renault Megane in this garage ?

[@Hacker07Gaming]

If you're in a dodge then you'll most likely break your legs

[@diaztchris57]

thats why i always stick with 90's Honda Accord.. you get hit by another car ? fine your car does the job because is WAY tougher than you think...

[@Euphorica]

they should digitize/upload all their OLD footage to youtube. now that would be cool

[@videowsatcher]

well both US and European crash testing authorities look at neck protection in frontal collision; any removal of the head restraint I am pretty certain would adversely affect the neck protection; after all why else is it called a head restraint.

[@02chevyguy]

I was kind of disappointed that the dummy didn't have anything to say either before or after the crash. Bummer. :) All kidding aside, this was pretty interesting to watch. I didn't know so much work was involved in crashing a car for safety reasons.

[@kurtrusellpatrickswayze]

lol until 0:55 I thought this was an iihs upload

[@potatopotato2251]

what car do the people who work there have?

[@TheHDReleaser]

in the most of the frontal crashes, the drivers head hits the B-pillar, hitting back of the head with that speed and force to a pillar is just extreme, why is the side-airbags dont open even in frontal crash

[@GhostHawk76]

thanks to upload this video

[@Amirmogul410]

Do those cars have engines in them? I can't see that older car taking that much damage from a head on collision.

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

+Tug Life Of course. Older cars aren't built as well as you think they are.

[@stinger15au]

+Tug Life well you would be wrong. Old cars are TERRIBLE in crash's. Nearly 100% of the collision energy goes into the occupants, and that is bad

[@im1greatman]

I would NEVER buy a car that failed a crash test. It must have the highest safety rating all around. TOP SAFETY PICK+ is 100% necessary!

[@jimmyhoffa9]

Same. I will take a shitty car any day of the week over say a really good one if it had a good safety rating.

[@douglasaranda2010]

***** Vw Up! is 5 star rated XD

[@rui518]

is a few tinks yes... safety is one of them...

[@vibingwithvinyl]

I'd like to see tests done with a manikin roughly my size, which is 6'4 / 250+lbs. I can't even fit comfortably in many cars.

[@op3l]

So clearly. From the testing and such. Next time you realize you're not going to be able to dodge that texting driver. Just straight up drive into them instead of dodging and being force into a situation similar to the small overlap test...

[@Diax1324]

Idk about you but it'd hurt to watch cars I like getting destroyed... Then again cars I hate would be super satisfying to watch.

[@lexusfan100]

i like this informative video. i wonder what vehicles do these employees own. Maybe a Volvo??:P

[@rui518]

I belive this is because is a smaloverlap, becuase of the naturase of the crash the headrests dont are very use, most of the time they head impacts on the B pilar...

[@Rossski]

I think that's the point...

[@kirbyswarp]

They didn't have to crash a classic car. Especially in that great of condition. It even had its original radio!

[@NoName-gv6nm]

Still millions of people disobeying speed limits and texting while driving.

[@scarboroughtriggerhappy5899]

great video

[@yunior12]

Good video

[@TheBIGJake111]

does anyone know why i can not find crash test ratings for a porsche boxster........... i am in the market for one but some reinsurance on safety would be great.

[@chandlershepherd6155]

Be safe guys

[@johnsablan9649]

The Fed should mandate the use of Super-Gel on all cars to mitigate the impacts of accidents, in addition to air bags.

[@scootfd3s]

hmmmm, i'd watch!

[@benlen1979]

I know they gave reason's why. But I never under stood why they don't have the engine running and moving under their own power. Would like to see if it catches fire or if something weird happend.

[@ashegheiran2738]

At 1:20 the car passed the red light. No wonder they call the crash test doll "Dummy".

[@daniel_yeager]

car ran a red light at 1:20 lol

[@DanFrederiksen]

They make something really easy look really hard and cost a lot of money.

[@jacobbaird9361]

What does it take to work for the IIHS and do this?

[@petarcvetanov5392]

.кккп

[@rui518]

you are right but they test the ideal possition, its like its your fault for having a bad driving position...

[@ForzaDriftMan]

To Val Ramirez. Yes they have to, in order to make it street legal

[@hejmuesli]

Nice!