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The response maneuver used was the sinusoidal sweep, which can provide information about potential vehicleanomalies that could adversely affect the response feel of the vehicle. To test the handling, the vehicle was simulated using the NHTSA yaw acceleration feedback fishhook. By evaluating the failure speeds and pertinent data, the vehicle handling was evaluated. In addition, similarities or differences in the yaw responses that can give a measure of handling feel were also evaluated.Lastly, the standard and Kinetic vehicles were simulated driving over a characteristic profile of Freeway #5 in California. The vehicles were run at 55 mph and 70 mph, then swept through the range of speeds from 70 mph to 0 mph. 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