People of **short stature** should preferably occupy the **rear seats** in a vehicle for safety reasons related to the use of the **airbag**.

- Airbags are designed to protect average-sized occupants in the event of an accident. However, for people of short stature, the airbag can pose a risk if they are too close when it deploys, as it inflates with great force and speed.

- In the case of **children**, who are also of short stature, it is recommended that they travel in the rear seats with an appropriate child restraint system. This is because the rear seats are safer and are away from the front airbag, which could cause them harm.

- Additionally, it is advised that child restraint systems not be installed in seats with an active front airbag, as the impact of the airbag could be dangerous for the child.

For these reasons, it is safer for people of short stature, as well as children, to occupy the rear seats to minimize the risk of injury from airbag deployment.