How Fast Is Crash Test (standard)?

Standard crash tests run vehicles into rigid barriers at 56 km/h — the speed at which most road collisions historically occurred. Modern cars now survive 80 km/h tests with no occupant injury, thanks to crumple zones and airbags.

Modern cars survive 80 km/h crash tests with no occupant injury — a remarkable improvement over a generation ago.

• Same as a galloping giraffe
• Modern cars now pass 80 km/h tests