Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 19:57:37 -0800 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: Volvo vs. Saab Safety
GarDian wrote: > > Hi, > > Just wondering here, how will the Volvo's WHIPS effects the rear > passenger??? > > What I meant is, the WHIPS moves the seats back in a rear end > collision. And how much is the movement?? Will it ever have conflict > with the rear passenger?? eg, hit or even crash the rear passenger's > leg?? I wondered that as well. And what about a small or thin front seat passenger? It occurs to me that in a severe frontal impact, a small passenger could slide under the seat belt ("submarine") and end up hurting and/or breaking his knees and legs. There are a lot of variables that make me question the safety of WHIPS. I don't have any information one way or another, but I would be curious to hear what Volvo says about such situations. -Justin
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