She DRIVES Act mandates updates to vehicle safety testing procedures to include more inclusive testing devices.
The She DRIVES Act requires the Secretary of Transportation to update vehicle safety testing procedures under the New Car Assessment Program. This includes incorporating 50th percentile adult male and 5th percentile adult female test devices for frontal and side impact tests. The Act mandates the Secretary to issue final rules requiring these devices within specified timelines. It also requires the Secretary to submit reports to Congress on the implementation progress and any identified advanced testing devices from other countries.
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