Visual observations were made on restraint use of occupants of 5050 automobiles containing at least one passenger less than 10 years of age, and short interviews were conducted with the drivers. 93% of such passengers were not restrained. 89% of passengers 10 or older and 78% of the drivers were not restrained 16% of child motor vehicle restraint devices observed were not used, and 73% of those in use were not used correctly. Use of such devices dropped sharply after age one. 69% of the children were in rear seating positions.
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