Maria Weston Kuhn, injured in a car crash, discovered that women are significantly more likely to be hurt in frontal collisions due to safety testing relying on male models. This led her to establish Drive US Forward, advocating for legislation mandating updated female crash test dummies by the NHTSA. Bipartisan support for the 'She Drives Act' reflects a growing awareness of the need for inclusive safety measures, aiming to enhance vehicle safety for women and promote public accountability in crash testing protocols.
Kuhn emphasized that the dummy used in vehicle tests is outdated and predominantly male, leading to a significant risk difference for female passengers in crashes.
Kuhn's nonprofit, Drive US Forward, aims to increase awareness and encourage legislative change so that female crash test dummies are used in vehicle safety testing.
Senator Deb Fischer highlighted the potential solution, advocating for crash test dummies to accurately represent women's physiology, which could ultimately improve safety ratings for all.
Legislation like Fischer's 'She Drives Act' seeks to reform NHTSA’s crash testing protocols to include more representative testing dummies, garnering bipartisan support.
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