Who should not sit in the front seat of a vehicle due to the potential damage from an airbag?

In the context of vehicle safety, particularly regarding the deployment of airbags, it is important to understand that airbags are designed to protect occupants in the event of a collision by rapidly inflating to cushion them from impact. However, their deployment can create substantial force, which can be harmful to certain individuals.

Children under 12 are particularly vulnerable to the force of an airbag since they are smaller and often seated in positions that do not provide sufficient distance from the airbag when it deploys. Their developing bodies may not withstand the pressure and impact, leading to serious injuries.

Frail adults and small adults are also at risk due to their potentially lower body mass and varying physical resilience. They may not have the same level of strength to absorb the impact of an airbag as larger individuals, making the front seat a dangerous place for them during a collision.

Given these considerations, it is recommended that children under 12 and individuals who are frail or small sit in the back seat of the vehicle where they are less likely to face the direct impact of an airbag, thereby significantly reducing the chances of injury or harm from airbag deployment. This is why the correct response encompasses all these categories, indicating that none of them should occupy the front seat during travel.