This shocking footage, which first aired on America’s ABC television series, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, in October, 1985, shows crash tests conducted in Germany in the 1970s using live human participants. The tests were carried out to study the effects of whiplash, in both the lab and on real roads. Originally posted by adamstarpictures.
Crash test footage from the 70s shows how live human dummies were used
By Rachel Evans
Rachel Evans
Rachel's career in journalism has seen her write for various titles at UKi Media & Events within automotive, tire and marine. Currently editor of ATTI, her favourite aspect of the job is interviewing industry experts, including researchers, scientists, engineers and technicians, and learning more about the groundbreaking technologies and innovations that are shaping the future of transportation.