Prius crash safety ratings

kente777 · 04-17-2006, 08:38 AM

Interesting report.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/04/13/prius_...test/index.html

mikepaul · 04-17-2006, 08:55 AM

So, what to do about 'marginal' whiplash protection?...

nmrickie · 04-17-2006, 09:33 AM

First, make sure your headrest is in the proper position so that it protects the back of your head. Second, don't recline the seat too far back -- in a rear-end collision your whole body could actually slide back and forth and your spine contracts and expands like an accordian.

You might also consider installing a flashing third brake light to help avoid rear-enders altogether.

Tempus · 04-17-2006, 10:16 AM

The 'whiplash' test is new this year. If you look back I don't think ANY vehicle that wasn't made new this year and tailored for the test get a good on that test.

The Prius is fine in that area compared to all it's chronological siblings.

I'm sure they'll keep upping the ante on tests as they have been doing all along.

Once everyone starts getting 'goods' it's time to go to a different test so at least some people 'fail'

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04-17-2006, 08:38 AM	#1
kente777 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW Florida Posts: 194 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Interesting report. http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/04/13/prius_...test/index.html

04-17-2006, 08:55 AM	#2
mikepaul Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,757 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	So, what to do about 'marginal' whiplash protection?...

04-17-2006, 09:33 AM	#3
nmrickie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 187 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	First, make sure your headrest is in the proper position so that it protects the back of your head. Second, don't recline the seat too far back -- in a rear-end collision your whole body could actually slide back and forth and your spine contracts and expands like an accordian. You might also consider installing a flashing third brake light to help avoid rear-enders altogether.

04-17-2006, 10:16 AM	#4
Tempus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,693 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	The 'whiplash' test is new this year. If you look back I don't think ANY vehicle that wasn't made new this year and tailored for the test get a good on that test. The Prius is fine in that area compared to all it's chronological siblings. I'm sure they'll keep upping the ante on tests as they have been doing all along. Once everyone starts getting 'goods' it's time to go to a different test so at least some people 'fail'