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How does NHTSA choose which vehicles to test or rate?

April 26, 2017nhtsa rate Test vehicles

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How does NHTSA choose which vehicles to test or rate?

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NHTSA chooses new vehicles which are predicted to have high sales volume, vehicles which have been redesigned with structural changes, or have improved safety equipment for testing. These vehicles are purchased from dealerships, just as a consumer would, and not supplied by the manufacturer.