Samenvatting
The objectives of this evaluation of Standard 301 are to estimate: 1) its effectiveness in reducing crash fires, injuries, and fatalities, 2) the consumer cost of the Standard, 3)the cost-effectiveness of the Standard. The evaluation addresses the major version of the Standard (301-75) as it applies to passenger cars. The study is based on statistical analysis of crash fire data from five States, with primary emphsis given to data from the State of Michigan. Cost estimates are based on information obtained from the motor vehicle manufacturers.