An assessment of the performance of belt restraint systems in automobile crashes.

Author(s)
Warner, C.Y. Bochly, W.A. Burgett, A.L. & Hoyt, T.A.
Year
Abstract

Recent accidents studies in the U.S. and Europe, together with biomechanical test results, indicate that conventional lap/shoulder belt systems are most effective in low-to-moderate crash severities, but are somewhat ineffective in frontal collisions more severe than a 30 mph fixed-barrier impact. The primary benefit of belt restraints in side and rollover collision modes in the prevention of ejection.

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B 4360 /91/
Source

Washington, D.C., National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, 1973, 69 p., graph., tab., ref.

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