[globular-toast]

I guess this means "vehicle safety ratings" only take into account the safety of those inside the vehicle? In a better world the safety of those outside of the vehicle would not only be taken into account but weighted more heavily, which would mean small cars that are safe for the occupants would get the highest ratings. Sadly we not live in that world.

[adrianN]

Pedestrian safety is a factor in the ratings.

[ummonk]

They only take into account the safety of those inside the vehicle, assuming they hit a static barrier or have a collision with the same vehicle.