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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I thought riders had to be at least 13 to sit in front seat?[/quote]

It is the APA's recommendation after a study showed that kids ages 8-16 are 40% more likely to be critically injured or die in the front seat than the back seat - both properly belted.  
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Does anyone seriously make 14-16 year olds sit in back?[/quote]

How is my 15.5 year old with his permit supposed to get driving experience from the back seat?

Safety is good, but there comes a point where it gets a bit ridiculous.

There are always risks in life and you can't avoid them all. I go by height and turn off the airbags.[/quote]

The recommendation is under 13 to be in the back.  But the studies still show young teens up until 16yrs old at a 40% risk in the front seat.  People just need to be aware.  I mean, even adults are safer in the back seat.  Doesn't mean they will choose there instead of the passenger seat.

Do not turn off the airbag for kids 12 and over.  Just make sure their seat is far enough back.  They need that airbag in a collision.  Please do some more research.  [/quote]

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