If the windshield of a wrecked vehicle is cracked or broken:
A) you should assume that the driver has a severe intracerebral hemorrhage.
B) the front seat occupant has a cervical spine injury until proven otherwise.
C) the rear seat passenger was likely thrust from the seat into the windshield.
D) it is likely that the vehicle was traveling at least 55 mph at the time of impact.
Answer: B) the front seat occupant has a cervical spine injury until proven otherwise.
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