Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown -
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Surprisingly little is known about the behavior of cars and drivers in uncontrolled, real-world accidents, despite rigorous testing in laboratory-controlled crashes. Now, a first-of-its-kind experiment aims to discover what really happens in a multi-vehicle pileup and how cars and driving could be made safer.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 5210

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