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Crash Offset
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 10:02 am
by fuel4soul
What does this mean on safety ratings??
Re: Crash Offset (fuel4soul)
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 2:20 pm
by ragingfish
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it is an indicator of how far off the center of the car the impact occurs
Re: Crash Offset (ragingfish)
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 8:45 pm
by MadBill
Yes, it's a European standard that has been gaining credence in North America. Instead of the rare, true head-on crash, the vehicle hits the barrier with the driver's side of the front end, simulating a more common crash.