Viewpoint Mobility works hard to stay at the forefront of lowered floor minivan research, development and testing. A crash test consists of testing the Front, Drivers Side, and Rear of the same vehicle to confirm that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Here we show the chronology of a typical series of tests.

The top picture on the right is the Ford Windstar after the frontal crash. After impact, the van is left untouched for 30 minutes to allow potential problems to show themselves (namely fuel system leaks).

The next picture is the same vehicle as the rear crash is being performed. Again, the vehicle is left for thirty minutes. At this point, the vehicle appears destroyed, but in fact has been shown to be a 'safe place' for its passengers.

After each crash the van is put onto a rotisserie to ensure that there are indeed no critical leaks. The van is rotated in 90° increments and held in each position for five minutes.

Following the front and rear crash tests, the vehicle is subjected to a side impact test. This final test truly ensures fuel system integrity and occupant safety.

Positive results from over a decade of testing haven't kept us from seeking ways to improve our design. We continually increase the safety of our customers through in-house development, consultation with industrial experts, and collaborative research with top Canadian universities. Our commitment to engineer and manufacture safe products shows in everything we do.