URGENT: Transportation Department Approves Groundbreaking Crash Test Dummy Reflecting Female Physiognomy

Breaking News: Transportation Department Approves Groundbreaking Crash Test Dummy Reflecting Female Physiognomy The US Department of Transportation has approved a new crash test dummy design that more closely resembles women, a move aimed at making cars safer for female drivers. The approval comes after a news release from the agency on November 21, 2023. The new dummy, called THOR-5F, is designed to better represent the physical characteristics of women, who are 73% more likely to be injured and 17% more likely to be killed in a head-on crash compared to men. The dummy is smaller and has a rubber jacket to represent breasts. The standard crash test dummy used in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's five-star vehicle testing was developed in 1978 and was modeled after a 5-foot-9, 171-pound man. The new dummy is expected to be used in the government's vehicle crash test ratings once a final rule is adopted. The Transportation Department's approval of the new dummy is a significant step towards improving car safety for women, who make up the majority of licensed drivers. The dummy will be routinely tested in the passenger or back seat, but also in the driver's seat, where it is most needed. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.