[DanBC]

I much prefer facing backwards, because I know in the rare case of crash that I am going to be much safer.

This is also true of aircraft and cars and buses and coaches. Sadly, most people do feel uncomfortable facing backwards and so the risky forwards-facing seating is used.

[arrrg]

I really don’t think that kind of risk mitigation is of much utility.

[DanBC]

It would save many lives in cars.