Test device and method for carrying out crash tests

In order to provide a test device for carrying out crash tests, which is simple and allows for flexible use in different test scenarios, it is proposed that the test device for carrying out crash tests comprises a basic structure and one or more fastening devices for fastening an object to be tested to the base structure , wherein an attachment device comprising: a receiving element on which the object to be tested is directly secured or fixed; a base body for fixing the fastener to the base structure; a connecting member for connecting the receiving member to the base body; a hinge device for variation of the receiving member relative to the tie rod of a rotational orientation or pivoting orientation; a fixing device for fixing the hinge device in different rotational orientations or swivel orientations.