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[quote=Anonymous][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.

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

Ok, I'll keep that in mind for when oldest turns 12. For now turning the airbags off works fine, I think. [/quote]

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