IIHS study shows newest air bags have not improved driver protection
Consumer Reports - Cars Blog • Mar 12, 2010A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that new frontal air bags designed to meet the latest federal standards have not improved occupant protection and may have actually reduced protection for belted drivers compared with earlier-generation air bags. The results raise questions regarding the tests and how manufacturers have addressed the changes. While there are elements to be investigated further, it is key that passengers remain vigilant about wearing seat belts. Even with the reduced benefit suggested by the study,… Full Story »
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