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Originally Posted by Buster Brown  I use Buster's Pet Fly's carrier secured in the front as the airbag would just hit the side of the carrier and it has a sturdy frame with a faux leather shell. I have a car seat in the back behind the passenger car seat also with a leash secured to the car for Buster's harness but I started thinking about side airbags as I am getting a new car this year and the possible injuries from side airbag deployment. 
There is an adorable Yorkie photo in this article How To Drive Safely With Dogs In The Car | Dogs Need Seat belts, Too! |
Very good reminder about side impact air bags. I have them in the front seats of my car and blew one hitting a curb. They can't be disengaged. People who have airbags that engage only when a certain weight is in the seat should double check that it applies to the side impact air bags too.
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Originally Posted by ironmike86 Pretty much keeping your dog seated will help compared to letting them running around. FWIW all safety gear has webbing. Its made to break away. To reduce impact. If it was rigid it would break your neck or back. Its made to tear to absorb the impact. I wear a harness everyday for work. Buddy Belt doesn't make my size so I wear a Nex Exofit. The most comfortable you can find IME. JME |
The Buddy Belt size 10 is big on me.
Thank you for explaining the safety gear. Now I am thinking of the pictures you shared from your work and getting dizzy, palms sweating.