Crash test ratings are a contentious conversation because of the amount of marketing that the star ratings have amounted to. On ThisConnect Season 02 Episode 05, Kartikeya and Shumi break down what they actually mean and how to accurately interpret crash test ratings in term of accidents in the real world.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Crash Tests & Safety

00:01:11 What's A Crash Test

00:03:00 Lab Test vs The Real World

00:05:00 Accidents vs Crash Tests

00:06:58 Optional Crash Test Ratings

00:10:38 Too Pro Manufacturer?

00:13:26 Are Cars Really Safe?

00:15:14 Ratings Aren't Comprehensive

00:18:49 The Injury Scale

00:22:59 Not User-friendly!

00:24:05 Child Seats Required

00:28:26 You Cause The Crash Part 1

00:32:00 Protect Yourself

00:33:18 Drive Better

00:36:27 Avoid Crashes!

00:37:45 Better Cars Look Worse

00:39:35 Do You Drive Well Enough?

00:41:26 Causing Harm

00:42 .54 Really Understand Crash Ratings

00:45:21 Active Safety Matters More

00:46:20 How Safety Progresses

00:52:04 Older Cars and Safety

00:53:29 Do the Hard Thing

00:54:05 Choose To Be Safer

00:55:52 Your Mistake or Theirs?

00:58:30 Not Crashing Is Better!

01:00:33 The Next Episode

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