"Crash test dummies are getting fatter as our waistlines expand.
The models, which are used to assess car safety standards, have remained largely unchanged since the 1950s.
Then, the standard dummy was created to resemble the average 12st 4lb American male.
But to make the crash risks more realistic, the independent body which tests most European cars is also planning to use a dummy weighing just under 16st, which stands at almost 6ft 1in."
Read Full Article
Talk About This Article
