Abstract
Due to an increase in the number of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and light trucks on the road, there has been growing concern about what happens in a crash between a car and SUV or light truck. Last year, major automakers committed to finding ways to decrease the crash risks for car occupants in collisions with SUVs or pickups. Fifteen major auto manufacturers have promised to meet new standards. One set of requirements will improve head protection for people riding in vehicles that are struck in the side. The other requirements will reduce the chance of override and underride in serious front-to-front crashes between cars and light trucks.