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New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari Tuesday launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) Indias own crash safety assessment system for new vehicles...
The long-awaited programme, which will be rolled out on 1 October, is voluntary and would be similar but not identical to international NCAP tests, which seek to evaluate the safety features of a car through multiple crash tests...
At the launch, Gadkari said Bharat NCAP will help consumers understand safety standards of vehicles and improve road safety...
Marutis Executive Officer (Corporate Affairs) Rahul Bharti said in a statement that Bharat NCAP provides an authentic and objective rating system to empower the customer to make an informed choice, especially for consumers seeking extra safety information...
For instance, for a 5-star rating for adult safety, a car will be assessed on its anti-locking braking (ABS) system a system that prevents the cars wheels from locking when the brakes are applied seat-belt reminders (SBR), pedestrian protection and electronic stability control (ESC), a system that helps prevent the vehicle from skidding...
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