2016 half ton IIHS crash testing small overlap
article and video Surprising difference across the different brands (and cab choice). Interesting material if you are in the market and safety is high on your list.
Forum Discussion
I haven't viewed the pictures but someone on another forum pointed out that of all the trucks tested the Ford was the only one with the RF wheel turned out at an angle. Whether by design or coincidence it would seem that fact could have a great influence on intrusion.
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I just looked at the pictures linked in the above post. I don't see what they were talking about with the wheel. Looks to me like the Ford and the Ram both lost their wheel. The Toyota's wheel looks to be partially in the passenger compartment while the GM not so much.
Some question the need for this particular test with a relatively small amount of accidents. Where would we be safety wise if we used that approach?
I recently told DW that if you see a head on collision and you cannot avoid it to turn square into the other vehicle at the last second. That's the safest way. A lot to think about in the moment I guess.
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I just looked at the pictures linked in the above post. I don't see what they were talking about with the wheel. Looks to me like the Ford and the Ram both lost their wheel. The Toyota's wheel looks to be partially in the passenger compartment while the GM not so much.
Some question the need for this particular test with a relatively small amount of accidents. Where would we be safety wise if we used that approach?
I recently told DW that if you see a head on collision and you cannot avoid it to turn square into the other vehicle at the last second. That's the safest way. A lot to think about in the moment I guess.
