Practice question

A passenger seat exhibits cracked, hardened seat-back padding. How does this affect FMVSS 222 compliance?

  1. Hard padding absorbs more energy and is safer
  2. It has no effect; only the frame matters
  3. Hardened padding loses energy-absorption capability, reducing the protective performance of compartmentalization
  4. Padding condition only affects warranty

Answer: C — Hardened padding loses energy-absorption capability, reducing the protective performance of compartmentalization

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