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A series of controlled impact experiments have been conducted using test samples in a variety of shapes, materials, and adaptations as part of a continuing program to establish impact safety performance guidelines for vehicle interior surfaces. This paper is progress report on the nearly 200 tests conducted to date. The paper discusses: 1. The planned program and results to date 2. Several approaches for analyzing impact data.