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<blockquote data-quote="Bricoop" data-source="post: 1763708" data-attributes="member: 5107">Isn't that why all cars go through tech, to ensure they're built to specifications that the industry(or that particular organization) considers safe?&nbsp; They didn't come up with these specs just because they sounded safe.&nbsp; Unfortunately terrible accidents happen, which oftern lead to technical advancement and new standards and requirements.&nbsp; And its not just cages, but gear, fire suppressant systems, fuel cells, et al, Almost all top professional series or teams crash test their vehicles in addition to making changes based on actual crashes-F1, Nascar and Indy car included.&nbsp; Off-Road is unique as crashes are not nearly as uniform as they are in a series like Nascar so applying a standard forward crash test doesn't make as much sense as your just as likely or more likely to be involved in a roll than running into a wall which abruptly stops you.&nbsp; Additionally these cars are built with crumple zones as most&nbsp; accidents affect the front or rear of the car while off-road accidents can affect just about any part of the car.&nbsp; To my understanding both designs focus on keeping the driver compartment intact in the event of a serious accident and rely on those other things, like 5-point harnesses and Hans devices to keep the occupants safe.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Bricoop, post: 1763708, member: 5107"] Isn't that why all cars go through tech, to ensure they're built to specifications that the industry(or that particular organization) considers safe? They didn't come up with these specs just because they sounded safe. Unfortunately terrible accidents happen, which oftern lead to technical advancement and new standards and requirements. And its not just cages, but gear, fire suppressant systems, fuel cells, et al, Almost all top professional series or teams crash test their vehicles in addition to making changes based on actual crashes-F1, Nascar and Indy car included. Off-Road is unique as crashes are not nearly as uniform as they are in a series like Nascar so applying a standard forward crash test doesn't make as much sense as your just as likely or more likely to be involved in a roll than running into a wall which abruptly stops you. Additionally these cars are built with crumple zones as most accidents affect the front or rear of the car while off-road accidents can affect just about any part of the car. To my understanding both designs focus on keeping the driver compartment intact in the event of a serious accident and rely on those other things, like 5-point harnesses and Hans devices to keep the occupants safe. [/QUOTE]

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