Presentation to explain Japan’s preference for using a gauge to ensure a 60° angle over the procedure based on the bumper beam to determine the target impact area for the lower legform.

Explanation of Japanese concerns over differences in the behaviour of the Flex-PLI lower legform impactor in an angled impact compared with a human being based on THUMS analysis in relation to the bumper beam proposal for determining the impact area of the test.

Presentation showing relative risks of injuries within and outside the proposed bumper test area and comparing late-model (post-2006) cars against earlier models based upon GIDAS data.

Updated presentation showing relative risks of injuries within and outside the proposed bumper test area and comparing late-model (post-2006) cars against earlier models based upon GIDAS data.

JASIC view urging quick adoption of the bumper test area using a 60° threshold in line with the currently available technology (as opposed to delaying initial implementation while researching and validating further refinements).

VDA input concerning lower and upper bumper reference lines, the use of smaller corner gauges, and definition of the test area over the full width of the vehicle in the pedestrian protection test procedures.