Four out of 5 compact pickup trucks earned low safety ratings in a crash test evaluating back-seat safety.
a score of"marginal," the second-lowest safety rating. The trucks used in the study were crew cab models, which have full-sized back seats and the most rear passenger room of any of the cab styles.
All of the vehicles underwent an updated"moderate overlap" crash test, where two cars collide head-on at 40 mph.
"More rigorous tests like these often lead automakers to make changes that improve safety for vehicle occupants," Thomas told Consumer Reports.
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