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Sivutörmäysturva, or side-impact protection, refers to safety features in vehicles designed to mitigate injuries during a side collision. These systems are crucial because the sides of a car typically offer less structural protection than the front or rear.

Key components of sivutörmäysturva include reinforced door beams, side airbags, and robust pillar structures. Door beams are typically made of high-strength steel and are integrated into the door panel to absorb and redirect impact forces away from the occupants. Side airbags, often curtain airbags and torso airbags, are deployed from the seats or roofline to cushion the head and torso during a side impact.

The effectiveness of sivutörmäysturva is measured through rigorous crash testing. Automotive safety organizations, such as Euro NCAP and the IIHS, conduct standardized side-impact tests to evaluate how well vehicle designs protect occupants. Results from these tests contribute to safety ratings, influencing consumer choices and driving manufacturers to improve their safety technologies.

Modern vehicle designs increasingly incorporate advanced materials and structural engineering to enhance sivutörmäysturva. This includes the use of advanced high-strength steels and strategic energy-absorbing crumple zones on the vehicle's sides. The ongoing development of sivutörmäysturva aims to further reduce the severity of injuries sustained in side-impact collisions.