Maria Weston Kuhn survived a serious car crash that led to emergency surgery, prompting her investigation into vehicle safety for women. She discovered that women are 73% more likely to be injured in frontal collisions due to the male-centric design of crash test dummies used by the NHTSA. Understanding this injustice, Kuhn founded Drive US Forward to advocate for better representation in crash testing and inspired legislative efforts like the She Drives Act, which aims to demand advanced female dummies for accurate vehicle safety assessments.
This tragedy highlighted an alarming gender disparity in vehicle safety testing, as women are 73% more likely to sustain serious injuries in frontal crashes.
Senators from both parties showed bipartisan support for the She Drives Act, which advocates for incorporating female crash test dummies into safety regulations.
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