20 Seasons
S3 E20 1/26/05

Killer Brace Position

Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman investigate the myth that the brace position is designed to kill passengers in an airplane crash. Then Kari joins Adam at the track to find out if it's more dangerous to drive while talking on a cellphone or after a few beers.

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