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What Crash Test Ratings Really Mean | ThisConnect S02E05

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Analyzing the Reliability of Crash Test Ratings

The chapter delves into the discrepancy between lab-based fuel economy testing and real-world results, emphasizing that crash test ratings assess a vehicle's potential protection in a crash but cannot predict every real-world outcome. It highlights the correlation between crash test ratings and real-world fatality rates, indicating that higher-rated cars show lower fatality numbers in serious accidents. The speakers discuss the limitations, manipulations, and marketing aspects of crash test ratings, critiquing the industry's focus on profit over consumer safety.

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