Evaluation Methodology for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Volume I. Executive Summary.

摘要

The Executive Summary,Volume I of a two volume documentation,summarizes the results of a 6-month study to determine feasibility and appropriate evaluation schemes in a real-world environment for four Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS):FMVSS 301--Fuel Integrity;FMVSS 208--Occupant Protection;FMVSS 214--Side Door Strength;and FMVSS 215--Exterior Protection. Based on a review of the literature,background material,specifications,compliance tests,and available evaluation methodologies,feasibility was established for the evaluation of FMVSS 301, 208,and 214. However,alternative plans that rely on qualified,indirect surveys or insurance data are the only potentially acceptable approaches if FMVSS 215--Exterior Protection is to be evaluated. Within an augmented National crash severity study (NCSS) program,detailed evaluation plans for FMVSS 301, 208,and 214are described and recommended.