Is the IIHS credible?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.
What is the difference between Nhtsa and IIHS?
The NHTSA calculates the potential rollover risk associated with a vehicle and performs a dynamic test, while the IIHS actually crushes a vehicle’s roof to determine how much force it can resist in event that a rollover occurs.
Is IIHS a government agency?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a U.S. nonprofit organization funded by auto insurance companies, established in 1959 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
What is the safest Toyota?
Here is our list of the 5 safest Toyota cars and SUVs for teenage drivers to help you make an informed decision.
- Toyota Corolla (2017 or newer) Starting at: $13,990.
- Toyota Prius (2018 or newer) Starting at: $15,395.
- Toyota RAV4 (2017 or newer)
- Toyota Camry (2018 or newer)
- Toyota Highlander (2016 or newer)
What do IIHS ratings mean?
According to the IIHS, a vehicle’s performance on most tests (including crashworthiness, headlights, and LATCH usability) is graded poor, marginal, acceptable, or good. Front crash prevention receives basic, advanced, or superior ratings.
Who runs IIHS?
David Harkey is president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute. Before taking the helm at IIHS-HLDI in 2018, Dr. Harkey led the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center for 11 years.
What is a good first car to buy?
1. Volkswagen Golf – Best Overall. For new drivers looking for a solid all-around pick, the Volkswagen Golf is it. The Golf may look unassuming, with its jellybean body and small stature, but it’s one of our very favorite cars to drive.
