Child occupants travelling in non-passenger zones of small cars.

The use of non-passenger areas (center, rear and open luggage compartments) in small four-passenger cars and the possible risks of injury from use of these areas as compared with other rear-seat locations, is described. Cause of injury differed with respect to seat location. Severity of injury, overall, did not differ between those in actual seating positions and those children in non-seating positions.