# Here's How Car Safety Ratings Are Determined By The NHTSA & IIHS - SlashGear

> Here's How Car Safety Ratings Are Determined By The NHTSA & IIHS There are two organizations that test the safety of vehicles and assign them ratings — NHTSA and IIHS.

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- **Published:** 2026-08-01
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #safety #iihs #nhtsa #ratings #determined #highway #slashgear #test
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