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HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY, SAFETY BELT
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- Published on: 26 May 2009
- Published on: 26 May 2009Belt up...Speed up?Show More
The story of seatbelts has ever been one of success - at least for government bodies and the motor industry. However, seatbelts have an unfortunate side effect owing to the dissipation of the kinetic and vestibular discomfort associated with acceleration and deceleration: in effect, faster and more erratic driving is encouraged.
Moreover, any savings in casualties among motor vehicle occupants must be weighed...
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