A passive restraint system that automatically deploys during a crash to act as a cushion for the occupant. It creates a broad surface on which to spread the forces of the crash, in order to reduce head and chest injury. It is considered a "supplementary" system to the lap/shoulder belt because it enhances their protective action in frontal collisions.
safety devices installed in most newer vehicles that inflate to protect the driver and/or passenger in certain collisions.
An extrication tool, consisting of air sacs or bags, filler hoses, air regulator, control valves, and a supply of compressed air.
An air bag is a flexible membrane or covering that is inflatable and contain air or some other gas. They are usually placed on both driver and passenger sides. They are safety devices and are said to reduce the death risk by about 30% in head on collisions. If a vehicle collides with something, the air bag can inflate in less than tenth of a second and protect passengers from forces of the head-on collision. The use of seat and shoulder belts will maximize the effectiveness of air bags.
Properly known as a ‘Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System' (which is quite a mouthful - so no wonder everyone refers to it as an air bag); these are safety devices which inflate in an instant in the unfortunate event of a collision, to provide a cushioning effect which lessens the shock of impact. Air bags operate automatically when controlling sensors give the alert, though the presence of these in a car should not give people a false sense of security, which might make them not bother to wear seatbelts. The use of seat and shoulder belts will maximize the effectiveness of air bags.
