When Safety Belts Are Combined with Air Bags, Injuries

question 26

Multiple Choice

When safety belts are combined with air bags, injuries

• A) are reduced by 18 percent.
• B) are reduced by 68 percent.
• C) actually increase by 26 percent.
• D) are the same as with just air bags alone.
• E) are the same as with just safety belts alone.

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