Improving the repeatability and reproducibility of belt fit measurement with...
In previous work, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) developed a method for quantifying the belt fit provided by belt-positioning boosters by measuring...
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A series of sled tests was conducted to examine the performance of booster seats under belt geometries representing the range found in the rear seats of current vehicles. Twelve tests were performed...
View ArticleEvaluation of community-based programs to increase booster seat use
This manuscript reports the results of an evaluation of two community-based booster seat promotion programs in Michigan; one program focused on a low-income community, while the other focused on a...
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LATCH Vehicle Anchorage Usability Survey
Image Evaluate vehicles to identify features that make LATCH hardware easier to use.
View ArticleChild passenger restraints in relation to other second-row passengers an...
Objective: Child restraint systems (CRS) are increasingly being designed to accommodate larger children and to mitigate side impact injuries. Little is known about the impact of CRS on the safety of...
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