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To: NormsRevenge
Three of the five occupants were ejected, said Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Mike Burroughs.

BMWs have ejection seats?

Mark

28 posted on 01/26/2008 4:40:32 PM PST by MarkL
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To: MarkL

They do if you hit something and you’re not belted in, especially if the car is tumbling or cartwheeling. A modern car is often designed to blow out its sunroof (if so equipped) or glass/window frames when the airbag go off to avoid concussive effects.


29 posted on 01/26/2008 4:59:53 PM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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