European tests specifically test for pedestrian collisions: this is why we've got softer, crumpling bonnets and bumpers in newer cars, for instance. I would be

European tests specifically test for pedestrian collisions: this is why we've got softer, crumpling bonnets and bumpers in newer cars, for instance. I would be surprised if other test agencies like the US one did not do the same. Cyclists are definitely harder because they are similarly unprotected human bodies travelling at higher speeds and with more chances of different collisions (i.e. it's very rare for a pedestrian to hit a car on the side, whereas I am guessing that's more likely for a cyclist). In general, I would give equal priority to testing for everyone, iow, prioritise by the numbers getting injured/killed. Btw, cyclists also make a choice of operating a vehicle (motorcyclists are similarly vulnerable because the characters of their vehicles are similar).