Ultimate Crash Test

Ultimate Crash Test

Surprisingly little is known about the behavior of cars and drivers in uncontrolled, real-world accidents, despite rigorous testing in laboratory-controlled crashes. Now, a first-of-its-kind experiment aims to discover what really happens in a multi-vehicle pileup and how cars and driving could be made safer. From NOVA.

2025

Special InterestDocumentaryExciting

Special InterestDocumentaryExciting

2025

Cast: Mercer Boffey

13+

Season 1

Ultimate Crash Test

Special InterestDocumentaryExciting

2025

Surprisingly little is known about the behavior of cars and drivers in uncontrolled, real-world accidents, despite rigorous testing in laboratory-controlled crashes. Now, a first-of-its-kind experiment aims to discover what really happens in a multi-vehicle pileup and how cars and driving could be made safer. From NOVA.

Creators and Cast

Directors: Liz Biggs Grace Kirkwood Valerie Mellon

Producers: Julia Cort Chris Schmidt Tom Adams Dan Chambers Alan Clements Mike McDowall Justine Leahy Grace Kirkwood Valerie Mellon

Cast: Mercer Boffey

Studio: PBS

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13+

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