UPI: Unbelted backseat passengers a danger, engineer says

An article distributed by UPI reports a UB study has shown that unbelted backseat passengers risk injury or death to themselves and the driver seated in front of them in the event of a head-on crash, and quotes James Mayrose, adjunct assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. "The tests show clearly that unrestrained rear-seat passengers place themselves, as well as their driver, at great risk of serious injury when involved in a head-on crash," he said. "It doesn't matter if it's an adult-sized person seated behind you, a small child, or even if you have packages or luggage placed in the seat behind you, if they're are not belted or safely secured, they can inflict fatal injuries to a driver." Go to article.