| An airbag is a safety device used in automobiles. | | | | There are three parts to the air bag -- the bag, the |
| Previously, people around the world relied on the | | | | crash sensors and the inflators. It is made of a thin |
| safety provided by seat belts. Car manufacturers | | | | nylon material. The vehicles may also have side panel |
| have advanced to the new technology of air bags. | | | | air bags or seat air bags installed. The crash sensors |
| Air bags provide drivers and passengers with another | | | | send the signal to the air bag, when a serious crash |
| safety measure in the event of a crash. The first air | | | | occurs. The inflators ignite a solid propellant that |
| bag was installed in 1980. Studies reveal that the risk | | | | burns quickly. It creates a large volume of gas to |
| of dying in an auto crash has been reduced by nearly | | | | inflate the bag. This gas is harmless and the bags |
| 30 percent since the inclusion of air bags. | | | | inflate instantly. |
| The main purpose of an air bag is to protect | | | | Air bags help saving human lives, but they do not |
| passengers in the automobile in case of a crash. | | | | eliminate the need of seat belts. It is recommended |
| These air bags help to keep damage to a minimum. | | | | that people use these safety devices while driving. |
| Air bags are gas-inflated cushions that are rapidly | | | | The number of auto accidents is growing on account |
| discharged from hidden compartments. These | | | | of non-adherence to the safety measures. It is |
| compartments are hidden in steering columns, dash | | | | important to be aware of the safety devices fitted |
| boards, roof rails, doors and seats. The air bags | | | | in the vehicle, before making a purchase. |
| hyper-inflate to protect the driver and passengers. | | | | |