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Originally Posted by docwra

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If Im wrong I apologise but I believe that USA vehicles dont need to undergo crash testing before being sold, theres no legislation in respect of safety in collision with pedestrians, no requirement for automated braking, reversing assistance, drowsiness warnings, data recorders, speed limiters etc

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Crash Test: Yes
Ped Pro: Not a law, but required for other markets so everybody plans for it. Side note…One of the reasons large trucks have the tall flat front ends. Counter-intuitive, but true.
Auto Braking: Emergency Brake Assist is required content
Reversing assistance: Rear cameras are required, though I’m not certain about ultra-sonic sensors, though most cars have them.
Drowsiness warnings: No, but cars with Level 2 or higher ADAS have occupant monitoring cabin cameras. Low percentage though.
Speed limiters: Thank God no. Had that in the ‘70s and ‘80s and it was a miserable existence. Some cars have them but to be honest it’s typically to protect the drivetrain or acknowledgement that the OEM tires are speed limited.

Should also note that since I’ve worked in companies with global presence, I’ve been writing dates DD/MM/YYYY for decades. I’m still in the minority but it does seem to be growing.