[net.auto] How safe are Rabbit automatic seat belts?

dwm@minn-ua.UUCP (Don Mears) (02/20/84)

I have a VW Rabbit with automatic seat belts (a shoulder belt
that puts itself on and no lap belt).  I have always worried
that in any head on collision, my knees would be demolished
when they hit the dash.  Does anyone have any experiences
with head on collisions with these seat belts?  Does anyone
know of any good references on the subject?  Mail responses to
me and I will post a summary.