Crash and Learn LIVE Edition with IIHS

Tucked in the foothills of central Virginia, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) runs a state-of-the-art facility where researchers conduct a range of vehicle crash tests and publish their widely consulted vehicle safety ratings. In this webinar session, the Travelers Institute, the public policy division of Travelers, brought cameras in for a heart-pounding, live crash test, with commentary and real-time reactions from IIHS’ leading safety experts. Join us for the video replay going behind-the-scenes to look at how this important work, supported by Travelers and the insurance industry, is helping consumers make informed decisions about their auto purchases and encouraging automakers to produce safer vehicles.

0:00 – Welcome.
3:30 – Safety is the goal.
12:45 – The insurance industry funds IIHS.
14:34 – Test dummies come in every shape and size.
18:16 – IIHS performs a variety of crash tests.
27:34 – Crash tests reveal crucial information.
37:37 – How a crash test works.
57:03 – Data is available to help make safer choices.