In-depth data at MUARC was used to evaluate the Australian Design Rule 69 (ADR69) - Full frontal dynamic crash requirement, as well as the effectiveness of frontal airbag deployment on injury risk and associated cost of injury. ADR69 was introduced in Australia in mid-1995 and was based largely on the US equivalent FMVSS-208. The results indicate reductions in excess of 90 % in the likelihood of sustaining AIS 2+ injuries in body regions where frontal airbags would be expected to benefit. The average injury cost savings for drivers of post-ADR69 manufactured vehicles was found to be up to AUD 19000 depending on body region considered. Limitations and implications of these findings are discussed.
Benefits of Australian Design Rule 69 (full frontal crash protection) and airbags in frontal crashes in Australia
Nutzen der Australischen Design-Vorschrift 69 (Australian Design Rule 69) sowie von Airbags bei Frontal-Aufprall in Australien
2004
19 Seiten, 1 Bild, 10 Tabellen, 16 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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