On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 14:56:19 -0600, Duane Bozarth
wrote:

Dave Hinz wrote:

...
Remember, if you use your seat belt (which I do) an air bag has very
little positive effect on your safety.

This assertion is refuted by data...

Not according to the NHTSA report referenced in another message.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site...ype= standard

The data in another study previously cited shows that for most
categories of injury severity, air bags actually increased injury
rated. The only categories that wasn't true for was very severe
injuries.

I'm one of those people who prefer to have the choice.

...

This is especially significant since the risk of injury from airbags
goes way up for certain classes of drivers.

Yes, up to something like 1:1000 per life saved, instead of 1:5000.
Still safer with than without.

I don't know the actual ratioes here (and am too lazy to look them up)
but it is recommended to not use airbag in front w/ passengers under
given weight/height.

--RC


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