In recent years, a new means of transporting young children of up to approximately 6 years of age has become popular:​ the non-powered bicycle trailer.

The aim of this study is to show the advantages and the disadvantages of the different construction principles of the trailers on the market. Some test procedures have been developed to test safety performance. These procedures allow the manufacturer to check the current safety level using cheap and simple tests.

The test results will form the basis of a new DIN Standard. The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) has already prepared a "Trailer Standard". This draft Standard contains test methods similar to those developed in this study.