​Frontal offset test in Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) is performed at a speed of ________.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 64 kmph

Explanation:

• The Frontal Offset Test under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is performed at a speed of 64 kmph.
• This is done to evaluate the frontal crashworthiness of a vehicle, where 40% of the front width of the car impacts a deformable barrier, simulating a real-world head-on collision scenario.

Information Booster:

Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme): It was officially launched in August 2023.

About:

• Bharat NCAP is a vehicle safety assessment program aimed at assigning star ratings (1 to 5) based on a car's crash test performance.
• It is voluntary and applies to passenger vehicles not exceeding 8+1 seats and 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight.
• The protocol is based on Global NCAP standards, but superior and aligned with international benchmarks.
• Tests will follow Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.
• Managed by a Bharat NCAP Authority (a government-backed body), unlike international NCAPs run by non-government organizations.
• Crash test results and star ratings will be published online for public awareness.

Objective:

• To empower consumers with safety data to make informed car purchases.
• Encourage the manufacture of safer vehicles in India.

Applicability:

• Applies to passenger vehicles:
• With up to 8 passenger seats + driver.
• Gross weight ≤ 3,500 kg.
• Only the base model of each variant will be tested.

Star Rating Criteria:

Cars are rated on three main parameters:

1. Adult Occupant Protection
2. Child Occupant Protection
3. Safety Assist Technologies

Types of Crash Tests:

• Frontal Offset Crash Test

o   Speed: 64 kmph, 40% overlap with a deformable barrier.

o   Simulates a head-on crash with another car of similar weight.

• Side Impact Test: Speed: 50 kmph.

• Pole-Side Impact Test

o   Speed: 29 kmph.

o   Simulates side collision with a rigid pole or object.