Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 06:19:47 -0800 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: Volvo vs. Saab Safety
Radek =?iso-8859-2?Q?Hul=E1n?= wrote: > > Justin VanAbrahams wrote: > > > 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. > > Justin, I think Saab's system is WORSE even for a small passenger, > as he/she is not protected by head restraints at all, while > Volvo's WHIPS will still protect him/her at least partially. > > Radek Unless they go through the kneepad... -Justin