Citation

Williams AF. Accid. Anal. Prev. 1976; 8(2): 143-144.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

In a visual survey of 4,602 child passengers traveling in 3,149 automobiles only 123 children--less than 3%--were observed in front seat positions in which they would be contacted by an air bag early in its deployment. Several recent technological developments suggesting that even these few out-of-position children can be protected by air bags are discussed. The importance of providing "passive" (automatic) protection for children traveling in automobiles is emphasized.