Samenvatting
Three groups of real-world frontal crashes are compared: those in which front-seat occupants were using no restraints, those in which they were wearing lap/shoulder belts, and those in which they were automatically restrained by air bags. Results show that air bags and lap/shoulder belts (when worn) substantially reduce the likelihood of death and serious injury to front seat occupants. It is concluded that air bags can offer better protection in frontal crashes.