Airbags are crucial safety features in vehicles designed to deploy during certain types of collisions. The primary factors that cause an airbag to deploy include:
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Impact Force: Airbags are triggered by a rapid deceleration of the vehicle, typically in frontal or near-frontal collisions. The impact force is detected by sensors that measure the speed and force of the collision.
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Crash Severity: The deployment of airbags is based on the severity of the crash. The vehicle’s onboard computer assesses the crash data and determines whether the airbag deployment is necessary to protect the occupants.
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Direction of Impact: Airbags are most commonly deployed in head-on collisions but can also activate in side impacts, rollovers, or certain types of rear-end collisions depending on the vehicle’s airbag system configuration.
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Speed of the Vehicle: Airbags are designed to deploy at speeds generally above 10-15 mph, where the collision force is sufficient to potentially cause injury to the occupants.
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Sensor Activation: Modern vehicles are equipped with multiple sensors, including accelerometers and impact sensors, located throughout the vehicle. These sensors work together to detect the nature and severity of the crash, ensuring timely airbag deployment.
Additional Information:
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- Airbag Purchases: You can purchase airbags new or used. For used airbags, check out car-parts.com. However, some USA states do not allow the installation of used airbags and require new airbags only. For example, New York requires you to install new airbags and have a receipt for proof of purchase when going through salvage inspection to get your car back on the road.
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