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What is the purpose of a seatbelt pretensioner?
Few of us will ever have to bail out of a fighter jet mid-flight; however, it's comforting to know that similar seatbelt technology will keep you anchored during a head-on car collision.
SAFETY & REGULATORY DEVICES
In the Safety & Regulatory Devices section you'll find tools and technology intended to keep drivers and passengers safe, from car seats and airbags to red-light camera technology.
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5 Benefits of the LATCH System for Car SeatsThe LATCH system makes it easier to select and install a car seat. But there are still important choices for you to make -- and actions for you to take -- to ensure your child's safety. See more »
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5 Crash Test Videos
Crash tests and crash test dummies are referenced often in popular culture, but how much do you really know about the process? See more »
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Can a car really be death-proof?
What if your car came with a guarantee that you'd never die while driving or riding in it? It sounds far-fetched, but one company is promising such a car by 2020. See more »
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Car Seats: Fast Facts
Car seats: Get fast facts on car seat safety and easy-to-read explanations on harnesses the LATCH system and what to look for when buying car seats. See more »
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Car Smarts: Car Safety
Thousands of people are involved in car crashes each day. There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risks involved with riding in automobiles. Find out if you're a car-safety whiz or a crash test dummy in this quiz. See more »
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Have crash tests ever used live (or dead) human occupants?
A lot of engineering goes into crash test dummies. But as advanced as crash test dummies are, they can't tell researchers everything that happens in a crash. That's where human crash test dummies come in. See more »
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Have new technologies made cars less safe?
Today, the average new car has between 30 and 80 electronic control systems under the hood. With technology-based recalls making headlines, it's easy to wonder: Is all this technology making cars more dangerous? See more »
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How Airbags Work
Statistics show that airbags reduce the risk of dying in a head-on crash by 30 percent. Learn the science behind the airbag, what its problems are and where the research is heading. See more »
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How are cars making the blind spot less dangerous?
Every auto manufacturer approaches the problem of blind-spot detection in a slightly different manner. Some are high-tech and others are low-tech. Which do you prefer? See more »
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How Automotive Glass Works
When you watch car commercials, you always hear automakers tout their vehicles' safety features. However, they rarely mention the most important one of all -- the glass that keeps you inside. See more »
