In a scene in IIHS' new video, Josef Mauller prepares a vehicle for a crash test at the IIHS Vehicle Research Center.
A lot goes into preparing a vehicle before it’s sent hurtling toward a barrier in an IIHS crash test. A new web video takes viewers through the complex process.
"Inside IIHS: Preparing for a crash test" shows how technicians at the IIHS Vehicle Research Center attend to every detail to ensure a smooth crash test with results that can be easily measured and compared with other vehicles. Everything from the exact position of the seats to the angles of in-vehicle cameras and lights must be adjusted. Engineers drain fluids from the car and replace gasoline with a purple-dyed solvent to detect leaks.
