Starting in 2026, the U.S. government will enhance automobile safety ratings by integrating new driver-assistance technologies and conducting tests that also protect pedestrians.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated, 'The evaluation of these cars includes not just the safety of people inside vehicles during a crash, but how the design can prevent a crash or make it less fatal for someone outside the vehicle.'
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will maintain the five-star crash test ratings but will add indicators for new safety features on its website, ensuring consumers are informed.
Initially, the new safety features will receive a pass or fail grade, but in the future, there will be scores to allow consumers to compare vehicle safety more effectively.
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