Airbags are designed to provide protection during certain types of collisions, but they do not deploy in every crash. Here are the key factors that determine whether airbags will deploy:
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Type of Collision: Airbags are most commonly designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. Side airbags, if equipped, will deploy in side-impact collisions, and curtain airbags may deploy in rollover accidents. However, airbags generally do not deploy in minor fender-benders, rear-end collisions, or low-speed impacts.
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Collision Severity: The severity of the impact is a critical factor. Airbags are intended to deploy when the force of the collision is significant enough to potentially cause injury to the occupants. In low-speed collisions, the seat belts and crumple zones typically provide sufficient protection without the need for airbag deployment.
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Direction of Impact: The direction of the collision impacts whether airbags will deploy. Frontal airbags are triggered by front-end impacts, while side airbags respond to side impacts. Rear-end collisions usually do not activate the frontal airbags.
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Sensor Activation: Vehicles are equipped with multiple sensors that detect the severity and direction of a collision. These sensors communicate with the vehicle's onboard computer to determine if airbag deployment is necessary.
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