The answer is fairly obvious to those experienced in the operation of both types of equipment. For this reason, seat belt opponents are convinced that children in Type I vehicles are as safe, or safer, without seat belts as those children in Type II vehicles are with them. The current seat belt issue is a carryover from the mid-1960's when things were less complicated and people were more compromising, when seat belt proponents were not as well organized and school officials did not feel as challenged. But, of course, that was yesterday. Today, things are altogether different.
Issues are more critical, people are more emotional and time is fleeting.
Many organizations, including agencies of the federal government, state transportation associations, professional societies, university research facilities and the equipment manufacturers got involved in an effort to bring the issue to an amiable solution. All made notable contributions but none was able to resolve the problem that seems to center on the side impact, rollover and carryover aspects of the issue. The seat belt controversy continues to languish as both opponents and proponents pursue their efforts to resolve the problem. As of this moment, time appears to be the best ally in both camps. Both would welcome the miracle it will probably require to resolve the issue, once and for all.