Originally posted by Black Ram
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For the F-1 situation first the seat is securely fastened to the vehicle and the driver wears a 5-point seat belt. Plus race cars are designed to absorb energy during impact.
The seats for some flight attendants face backward and have 4 or 5 point seat belts to better withstand a crash (usually running off a runway or gear up landing). The rule for passenger seats was that they could withstand forward loads 9 g but I understand the newer rule requires 17 g.
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