Pedestrian Protection
Pedestrian protection covers the design features that reduce injuries to people on foot when they are hit by a car.
What is Pedestrian Protection?
Soft bumper areas reduce leg injuries. Space under the bonnet lets it deform before the head hits hard engine parts. Some cars use an active bonnet or a pedestrian airbag. Euro NCAP includes pedestrian and cyclist protection in its overall safety rating.
How it works
Energy-absorbing materials and clearance under the outer panels spread out the impact on legs and head.
Why it matters for your car
Bull bars and rigid accessories can make pedestrian injuries worse. Aftermarket bonnet parts may not keep the original crash clearance.
Other terms
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- Crankshaft
- Crossover
- Dual Action Polisher
- Emergency Lane Keeping
- Handbrake Cable
- Historic Vehicle Registration (Classic Plates)
- Idle Speed
- Lowering Springs
- OBD Port (Diagnostic Connector)
- Oil Cooler
- Rear Quarter Panel (Rear Wing)
- Roadside Assistance (Breakdown Cover)
- Seat Adjustment
- Skidding (Losing Grip)
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Tyre Bead
- Tyre Valve
- Upholstery Cleaning
- Wheel Runout