IS 11939 : 1996 Automotive Vehicles - Steering Control Systems - Impact Protection Requirements and Methods of Measurement

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies the requirements and methods of testfor determination of impact of steering control system on thedriver in the event of any frontal collision.

1.2 This standard is applicable to vehicles of category M₁ and N₁, with a maximum permissiblemass up to 1 500 kg, fitted with steering control.

Note

Category M₁ Vehicles used for carryingpassengers and comprising not more than eight seats in addition tothe driver seat.

Category N₁ Vehicles used for carrying goodsand having a maximum mass of not exceeding 3.5 tonnes.

1.3 This standard is not applicable for vehicles with forwardcontrol; for such vehicles an appropriate seat belt assemblypreferably shoulder type shall be provided for the driver.

2 References

IS 13749 : 1993Automotive vehicles - Determination of H-point - Methodof test