The First Truly Female Crash Test Dummy Makes Driving Safer for Women

Because cars are built for men, women currently have a 17% higher risk of dying from a car crash

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For the last 60 years, car manufacturers have been working hard to make cars safer.

Airbags, ABS, and collision sensors, among other improvements, have all made driving safer. But there’s a catch: Women aren’t as safe in cars as men. Both development and car safety testing focus primarily on men’s physique.

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