Airbags are standard equipment in all new cars. They have saved many lives, but how did airbags evolve from a concept to one of the most critical safety features in our everyday life? During the early stages of the airbag’s development, there was a lot of negative media coverage. According…
Driving can become dangerous due to various factors. However, drivers can drive quickly, knowing that an airbag can support them in head-on collisions. In 2017 alone, airbags have saved 50,457 lives. They also reduced driver fatalities by at least 29 percent. Therefore, it’s safe to say that airbags, secondary to…
One of the most important safety elements in your car is your airbag. It is designed to deploy if you ever find yourself in an accidental collision, reducing the possible injuries you might sustain. This component works for both the driver and the passengers. And with the help of an…
Contrary to popular belief, when airbags go off after a car crash, it does not symbolize a total loss on the vehicle’s end. Don’t be confused: it’s valid to assume that when airbags are set off by a certain point of severity in a car crash, the car is likely…
Airbags are not designed to deploy in every collision. Even a perfectly functioning airbag will only deploy in specific accidents, such as a head-on collision, where a vehicle is traveling above a certain speed. Car manufacturers typically design frontal airbags to deploy in “moderate to severe” frontal or near-frontal accidents,…
Drivers typically ignore airbags until they deploy in an accident, but contrary to popular belief, airbags are a safety system that is not meant to last a lifetime. Like other automotive components, they may degrade over time and require maintenance and repair. Depending on the age and brand of your…
The airbag system is one of the most significant safety features of your vehicle. Proper airbag deployment can help you and your passengers escape an accident that would have otherwise resulted in severe damage or death. Thousands of lives have been saved as a result of airbag deployment throughout the…
When you buy a car, you expect everything to be working the way it should. It is only right, especially when you consider the fact that car accidents, big or small, happen every sixty seconds each day. It’s only natural then to want that reassurance of your safety. Airbags exist…
Car maintenance isn’t only about extending your vehicle’s lifespan. It is also about ensuring its performance is as good as possible, and its safety features are more than ready to protect you should an accident occur. One of these maintenance routines revolves around ensuring one of the most critical safety…
Aside from its performance on the road, your car’s design also incorporates aspects that offer safety as you drive. Supplemental restraint systems (SRS), which include seat belts and airbags, are necessary devices in these vehicles, as they save numerous drivers and passengers from serious or even fatal injuries when collisions…
