You should always check crash test scores and vehicle safety ratings before purchasing a vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines a car’s safety with a 5-star rating system. Ranked from 1 to 5 stars, cars go through several crash tests to determine how they’d perform when hit at different speeds. The vehicles with the best safety ratings are given 5 stars.
The tests used to rate vehicles include frontal crash, side barrier, side pole, and rollover. However, the NHTSA also makes recommendations with driver assistance features in mind. For example, cars with a forward collision alert system or a rearview parking guidance system are recommended over others.
Want to test drive 5-star rated vehicles? You can head to Luke Fruia Motors or schedule a test drive in Brownsville, TX. We’ll show you the safest vehicles, whether you’re looking for a sedan, performance engine, truck, van, or SUV.