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The air bag dilemma

Article Abstract:

A number of air bag-related deaths and injuries have raised serious concerns about the safety of these ultra-modern devices. Although air bags are meant to enhance crash protection, improper use makes them more of a hazard than a lifesaver. This has led some car makers to introduce air bag on-off switches in some car models.

Author: Lewyckyj, Maryanna
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1999
Prevention, Crash injuries, Air bag restraint systems, Airbag restraint systems

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Hot wheels

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People should avoid shady characters who pass themselves off as earnest sellers of used cars. Quite often, the cars they sell are stolen cars with fraudulent documents. People who wish to check if used cars are legitimate may ask a mechanic to doublecheck the car's vehicle-identification number.

Author: Lewyckyj, Maryanna
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1999
Evaluation, Cases, Column, Automobiles, Identification and classification, Receiving stolen goods, Receiving stolen property, Used cars, Used automobiles

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Road risk

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Women who love car driving are reminded to always consider their personal safety while driving and even when in the parking lot. Tips to survive parking lot and driving perils are presented. These include parking in well-lit areas and checking the car seats before getting in.

Author: Lewyckyj, Maryanna
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1998
Women, Automobile driving, Motor vehicle driving

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