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US transportation department unveils first female-modeled crash test dummy (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 2 months ago by HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works to c/news@lemmy.world

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The transportation department has unveiled a first crash test dummy in the US modeled specifically on female anatomy, a move officials say is meant to close decades of safety gaps in vehicle testing.

Sean Duffy, the US transportation secretary, unveiled the THOR-05F, an advanced female design for a crash-test dummy with upgraded technical specifications. According to the transportation department, the dummy will be incorporated into federal vehicle crash testing once a final rule is published.

Although men make up the majority of annual car-crash victims, women are more likely to die in collisions of comparable severity. Women are also 73% more likely than men to sustain serious injuries in a crash, according to studies. In addition, they face a higher risk of specific trauma, including pelvis and liver injuries.

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[–] falseWhite@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

They would have to design and make two cars of each model, one for women and one for men. Where's the profit in that when it's easier to just ignore those issues.

Edit: Lemmers don't get sarcasm :(

[–] mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Or just incorporate more modular designs. Steering columns are only made for the middle ~70% of drivers. Anyone outside of one standard deviation on the bell curve will struggle to get their steering column adjusted properly. It will either be too short, (meaning they have to reach too far for the steering wheel, and the airbag won’t fully cushion their impact), or too long, (meaning they’re cramped when driving, and dangerously close to the airbag when it deploys).

For instance, I’m tall. I have proportionally long legs. In order to be able to properly reach the pedals without my knees next to my ears, I need my car seat basically all the way back. But that means I’m constantly reaching for the steering wheel, which doesn’t extend far enough to be comfortable. It also means that if I hit something, my airbag basically won’t do anything. I may rub my face on it, but the vast majority of the stop is going to be handled by the seatbelt. Meaning my left shoulder and collarbone will take the brunt of the force instead of having it evenly distributed across my torso. It also means I’ll be more likely to develop whiplash, as my head won’t be sufficiently cushioned by the airbag until after it has already snapped almost all the way forward.

[–] This2ShallPass@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Volvo tried at one point.

[–] Mondoshawan@lemmy.zip -1 points 2 months ago

The car’s exterior eliminated the traditional hood, removing the need for drivers to open it for routine maintenance. Instead, a service center would handle all checks and adjustments, and the car’s onboard system would notify owners when servicing was due.

Honestly surprised some auto manufacturer hasn't tried this in a production vehicle

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The profit is in the pink tax: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_tax

[–] Anivia@feddit.org -2 points 2 months ago

I think when it comes to gendered cars there would be more of a "blue" tax I guess. There are just a lot more guys obsessed with cars whan women