| Front | What is one type of injury to be aware of in a lateral (T-bone) collision? |
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| Back | In this type of collision, the car is typically struck above its center of gravity and begins to rock away from the side of the impact. This results in the passenger sustaining a lateral whiplash injury. The cervical spine has little tolerance for lateral bending. |
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