 Out of position (crash testing)

Out-of-position (OOP) crash testing refers to a type of safety assessment conducted to evaluate how well automotive safety systems, such as airbags and seatbelt systems, perform when occupants or other objects are not in the optimal seating position during a crash scenario. The term "out-of-position" typically refers to situations where a vehicle occupant is not seated correctly, which could be due to slouching, leaning forward, or being too close to the airbag.