The general area of a child's body that sustains initial trauma after being struck by an automobile depends MAINLY on:
A) the child's height and the height of the bumper upon impact.
B) the travel speed of the vehicle and the weight of the child.
C) whether the child turns away from or toward the vehicle.
D) whether the vehicle ran over the child following impact.
Answer: A) the child's height and the height of the bumper upon impact.
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