A preliminary study of the performance of aftermarket steering wheels in frontal impacts.

Author(s)
Baird, J.D. Didion, J.M. & Harmon, J.B.
Year
Abstract

This paper provides data from the examination of vehicles equipped with aftermarket steering wheels constructed of various materials, that were involved in frontal collisions. The injuries sustained by the drivers of these vehicles are examined and the injuries specifically caused by occupant contact with aftermarket steering wheels are detailed.

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B 18638 (In: B 18601 [electronic version only]) /91.1/ IRRD 254498
Source

In: Proceedings of the 23rd Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine AAAM, Louisville, Kentucky, October 4-6, 1979, p. 437-451, 25 fig.

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