Compare Safety Ratings for Cars
If you are shopping for a new car, and you want to compare the safety ratings of various makes and models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a website that allows you to make such a comparison. The NHTSA rates the safety of cars based on their ability to protect you in the event of a either a frontal or side crash. There is also a rating for resistance to rollover and an overall vehicle safety score that makes it easy for consumers to compare cars. The highest rating in each category is five stars.