What is Side Impact testing?
Side impact testing simulates a crash in which the vehicle carrying the car seat is struck on the side by another vehicle. An example of a “real life” side impact collision is when a car crossing an intersection is struck on the side by another car that ran a stop sign.
Why is it important?
Approximately one out of four vehicle crashes have a side impact component.
How are car seats tested now?
Car seat standards require a frontal impact test with a 30 mph velocity change. This approximates the crash forces generated in a collision between a vehicle traveling 60 mph and a parked car of similar mass, or the energy produced in a fall from a five story building. There are currently no provisions in the U.S. and Canadian standards for side impact testing. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is developing a child side impact test standard.
What is the Evenflo Side Impact Testing?
The Evenflo Side Impact test protocol was developed by Evenflo engineers using state-of-the-art facilities. The rigorous test simulates the energy in the 5 star government side impact tests conducted for automobiles. All Evenflo car seats are Side Impact Tested AND meet or exceed all applicable Federal Safety Standards.