Seatbelt airbag deployed.
Airbags have been added to some airplanes, and they’re not just a special perk for first-class passengers.
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Children as Young as 12 Months Can Undo Carseat Restraints
40% of children wriggle out of carseat restraints while the car is moving.
Children as young as 12 months and still too young to walk are finding ways to wriggle out of protective car restraints and are increasing their risk of serious injuries, a study shows. 40% of the children unbuckle themselves while the car is moving.
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Traffic Deaths in U.S. Fall to Lowest in Over 60 Years
Traffic fatalities are down despite the fact that vehicle miles traveled is up.
Highway deaths have plummeted to their lowest levels in more than 60 years, helped by more people wearing seat belts, better safety equipment in cars and efforts to curb drunken driving.
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New Study Shows Airbags, Seatbelts Best Protection Against Spine Fractures
A new study has unearthed compelling evidence that combination of air bags and seat belts affords the best protection against spine fractures sustained in motor vehicle crashes.
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