What are the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Vehicle Rollover Ratings ?
Starting with 2004 model year vehicles, rollover ratings are labeled as the combined rollover resistance rating, derived from a geometric calculation called the Static Stability Factor (SSF), and the results of a dynamic maneuvering test that simulates a high-speed collision avoidance maneuver. These results are then combined for one overall star rating. Model year 2003 and earlier vehicles were also assigned star ratings; however, these ratings were assigned according to SSF alone, and thus are not strictly comparable to ratings of the 2004 model year vehicles. Back to Top What can I do to reduce my risk of being involved in a rollover? Keep your vehicle in good condition and drive carefully. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, four of every five rollovers involve no other vehicle besides the one that rolls over, so in this regard, you as a driver are largely in control. Here are some important and simple steps to take to keep yourself safe: Don’t Drive To
