IIHS "mid-size" side impact tests. Camry, Accord Good. Other ten rate poor

[Lifer]

Originally posted by: NFS4
I wonder why side and head curtain airbags aren't standard anyway??? After looking at those IIHS crash tests on Dateline NBC last night, I don't see how anyone in their right mind could pass on the option to have the safety feature.

You'd either have to be incredibly stupid or too damn cheap to pass if the car you are buying them offers them as an option.

becuz most collisions aren't from the side.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Lifer

Originally posted by: NFS4
I wonder why side and head curtain airbags aren't standard anyway??? After looking at those IIHS crash tests on Dateline NBC last night, I don't see how anyone in their right mind could pass on the option to have the safety feature.

You'd either have to be incredibly stupid or too damn cheap to pass if the car you are buying them offers them as an option.

becuz most collisions aren't from the side.

10,000 people a year die from side collisions.

That being said, it should be MANDATORY still. Especially if its a puny $300 option.