4. 20171997
ï± Well established
ï± Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
ï± Broad consumer recognition and
trust
ï± Fully engaged with Industry
ï± New to Europe
ï± Tests addressed fundamental safety
issues
ï± Quick consumer recognition
ï± Rejected and dismissed by Industry
20 years of Euro NCAP
5. 1997: The Problems
ï± Safety not a selling point
ï± Safety engineers had little influence within vehicle manufacturers
ï± No recognition or reward for excellence
ï± Consumer choice based on perception only â no independent information
ï± Poor vehicle crashworthiness in real-life accidents
Frontal Impact Side Impact
ECE Regulation 94+
64km/h, 40% overlap
ECE Regulation 95
50km/h
950kg trolley55km/h (34mph)
50% car to car,
50% MAIS 3+ injuries