True, but a child secured IN THE SEAT, at least, while the seat isn't secured properly, has a much better chance of survival than a child who is totally unsecured.
My only complaint about my van is that the LATCH hooks (special hooks for car seats) are only installed in the third row seating...a place my sis the EMT has told me to never put a car seat (rear-end collisions).
Sorry to OT...but this might be a learning thread (think that's OK?).
Yes you are correct. As close to the center of any vehicle is typically the safest position.
BTW...you were supposed to be included in post 551 I must have thrown an e on your address when I typed...sorry about that.