What's the deal with crash testing?

# Crash Testing Cars

Josh and Chuck dive deep into how crash testing has transformed vehicle safety over the decades, from General Motors' first barrier test in 1934 all the way to today's sophisticated simulations with crash test dummies loaded with hundreds of sensors. They explore how the introduction of standardized crash testing revealed that cars needed to crumple rather than stay rigid to protect passengers, and how competition between safety organizations forced automakers to continuously improve their designs. The hosts also discuss how crash testing has evolved to include different body types and real-world scenarios like pole impacts and partial overlaps, revealing surprising truths about what actually makes cars safer on the road.