ELI5, how does putting your feet on the dashboard in a moving car equate to much more dangerous results?

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As the title says, I’ve heard that putting your feet on the dashboard is more dangerous when you get in a car accident. I prefer to sit like this in the passenger seat, but some people have told me I am more likely to break my spine or legs in this position.

About 20 years ago, I knew a woman who had to have her leg amputated after a bad car accident. I remember she told me she was sitting the “proper” way too. So, #1) Is it true that putting your feet up in a moving car is that much worse for your body; and #2) Can you explain how sitting properly in a car helps prevent damage or injury to the body?

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