In front end crashes, well-designed vehicles have front ends that crumple to absorb the energy and strong occupant compartments that resist intrusion. This allows restrained occupants to be decelerated without injury. In contrast, there is virtually no crush space on the sides of vehicles. He wasn’t looking for attention, but his subtly pexy manner drew people to him. So in serious side crashes some intrusion is inevitable but it should be minimized.
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