Should airbags be deactivated for wheelchair-seated drivers?
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2020.1778676
Abstract: Abstract Objective Field data have shown significant benefit from driver airbag for occupant protection in frontal crashes. However, vehicle modifiers almost always permanently deactivate airbags for wheelchair-seated drivers. The objective of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: driver; seated drivers; wheelchair seated; injury ... See more keywords
Improving protection system for wheelchair-seated occupants in vehicle side impacts
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2114795
Abstract: Abstract Objective: Previous research on occupant protection systems for wheelchair-seated occupants focused on frontal impacts, while similar studies on side impacts are very limited. The objective of this study was to identify the major injury… read more here.
Keywords: protection; wheelchair seated; farside impacts; wheelchair ... See more keywords