The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally decided to require auto makers to consider pedestrian safety, a move prompted by long-standing advocacy for such regulations.
This new standard mandates that vehicle manufacturers design their hoods and front ends to be more forgiving in pedestrian accidents, which is a significant step for U.S. vehicle safety.
The changes are a step forward, but the new U.S. regulation is not as robust as Europe's existing requirements for pedestrian crash tests and leg injury assessments.
Consumer advocate Clarence Ditlow highlighted the reluctance of NHTSA to regulate pedestrian safety due to its implications on vehicle styling, indicating a complex relationship between design and safety.
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