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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Third Rows can be Safe
Frontal collisions are the most common type of crash. The further you are from the impact of a crash, the safer you will be. Therefore, third row passengers are less likely to get hurt in an accident, because they are more likely to be further away from the point of contact.
On the Other: Some Safety Features are Missing
Third row seating may not have airbags. In the event the crash happens in the rear end, third row occupants are at greater risk. Also, third row seating is vulnerable to bad design features. Seatbacks can be too rigid or too yielding. In smaller SUVs, the rear seat is too close to the back window, making it likely for someone's head to strike the glass.
Bottom Line
Because most fatal crashes happen in frontal collisions, the third row is a safer place to be. As long as you get an SUV equipped with the proper safety features, you will further the third row's safety. Look for head curtain airbags for rear occupants and an SUV with the larger distance between the rear seat and the window. The range is 8 to 33 inches, with the larger SUVs having the longest range.
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