Crash Test Showcases Safety of Local Cars

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Updated: 10:52 AM Oct 7, 2009 Crash Test Showcases Safety of Local Cars Unless you've experienced a high-speed car crash, you probably wouldn't expect the force displayed in a crash test. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety in Ruckersville, tested local cars for safety Tuesday. Posted: 5:18 PM Oct 6, 2009 Reporter: Jessica Jaglois Email Address: jessica.jaglois@newsplex.com

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October 6, 2009

We've all seen their commercials warning us to wear our seat belts and not to drink and drive.

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety isn't too far away, and not only do they teach safe driving, but they also help the local economy.

Cars that were once nice and new are getting banged up to showcase their safety. Unless you've experienced a high-speed car crash, where a car hits another at 80 mph, you probably wouldn't expect what a crash test feels like.

"I was still shaking after I saw the crash. It was really cool though," says Colin Chambers, who watched the test.

At the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, what they do promotes safety.

"I think when people come and observe this, it really opens their eyes to how violent a car crash really is," says a spokesperson with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The Institute is based out of Ruckersville in Greene County, so all the cars that are tested are locally purchased.

"I think it really benefits the community to have a place like this locally," says Kevin Powell with Volvo of Charlottesville.

Not only does the Institute hire locally, but Volvo also hopes that seeing how well the cars do in the crash test will persuade people to buy from their local car dealerships.

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Posted by: Larry Location: Madison on Oct 8, 2009 at 03:47 PM

If I am not mistaken, IIHS has high-speed cameras set up to record their crash results. It is the only way to really study what goes on to the car and occupants.

Posted by: Avery T. Hannabass Location: Dyke on Oct 7, 2009 at 02:41 PM

Fantastic Photo! It takes a talented and trained eye to capture that moment of impact and the force exerted in such a collision. As an ex demolition derby driver and modified lawnmower racer, I can tell you that the average public just doesn't know the risks associated with driving powered vehicles. Thanks for the great article and keep up the good work!

Posted by: Jeffery Location: Ivy on Oct 6, 2009 at 07:25 PM

What a great story. I always assumed the car makers gave them the cars to test. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety must test hundreds of cars a year; and if they all are indeed purchased locally, that is a huge benefit to our community. Keep up the good, safe, work.

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