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Seat Belt Operation

T. Whittle (wondertim@aol.com)
Wed, 10 Dec 1997 20:19:51 -0500 (EST)

Have a case where a vehicle broadsided a large truck. I estimate the car delta-v=18 mph. The driver was not restrained and hit the windshield leaving quite a bulge in it. I have been asked whether he would have impacted the windshield or steering wheel if he was properly restrained. I cannot find any info that would allow me to calculate the amount of forward motion the driver would experience. Any help would be appreciated

T. Whittle
wondertim@aol.com

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