An airbag is a safety feature designed to protect passengers in a head-on collision. Most cars today have driver’s side airbags and many have one on the passenger side as well. Located in the steering wheel assembly on the driver’s side and in the dashboard on the passenger side, the airbag device responds within milliseconds of a crash. After the initial impact, a folded nylon bag becomes rapidly inflated with nitrogen gas. This acts as a cushion for passengers, preventing them from hitting the steering column and dashboard, something that often causes traumatic injuries. While airbags have been around for a while, their widespread use has only occurred within the past decade. They have significantly reduced the number of deaths and serious injuries from automobile crashes. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the number of deaths from collisions when both seatbelts and airbags were used was 24% less than when only seatbelts were used. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) now requires cars made after 1998 to contain both driver side and passenger airbags. This regulation and the popularity that airbags now enjoy from the safety conscious public mean that the airbag is a safety device that is here to stay.
Two of your car’s most crucial safety features are its seatbelts and airbags. Since their common inclusion in motor vehicles since 1997, they have greatly reduced the incidences of severe injuries and fatalities in motorists involved in collisions. In order for your airbag to potentially save your life in the event of an accident, it is important that they are regularly checked and maintained.
All you need to know about your vehicle’s airbag maintenance:
• One of the most important parts of an airbag’s functionality is the crash sensors, which trigger the airbag’s inflation and release on impact. These need to be inspected regularly by a mechanic, or a certified car technician, to ensure that they are working adequately.
• Read the airbag section in your car’s instruction manual. You will find details regarding warning lights when to have your airbag checked by a professional, and how to position your seats and steering wheel to provide you and your passengers with the optimum level of protection.
• It is advisable to have your airbags checked once at least every four years. If you are involved in a fender bender whereby your airbags do not deploy, have them checked anyway.
• Airbags should always be repaired or replaced following an accident where they have deployed. Ensure that a diagnostics test is completed before you drive off.
With the right maintenance and driving habits, you can ensure that your airbag will protect you as best as possible in a collision. Never ignore any warning lights relating to your airbags and stay buckled up and vigilant on the roads.
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