The airbag is known as the life-saving cushion, it is a safety device that is installed on all new generation cars, to make circulation safer for the driver.
It is generally installed inside the steering wheel, in a frontal position inside the dashboard, or at the rear or on the side. It serves, in the event of an accident, a protect the driver better.
Inside the airbag there is an air chamber which in the event of a collision inflates and bursts, preventing the driver’s head from impacting parts of the vehicle which could be lethal.
When the airbag explodes
The airbag deploys should any of these occur impact at a speed of 50 km timetables. It takes a few seconds for the airbag to activate.
This bursts thanks to a sensor, which is activated on impact. As for the passenger airbag, can be turned on or off as needed.
The various types of airbags
As far as we can think and be sure that there is only one type of airbag, it’s actually not like that. There are various types and they change according to the gas present inside and the position in which they are installed inside the cars.
Pyrotechnic airbags, for example, are the classics, then there are the hybrid airbags which have a second capsule inside which there are argon and also helium which speed up the inflation process and with a smaller charge. This type of airbag is perfect for installation where there is little space.
And then there’s the dual stage airbag, which has a pair of hybrid or pyrotechnic airbags, the control unit chooses whether to activate one charge or both. If there are passengers, both are activated.
Typically there are two airbags in a vehicle, installed in the front position. One on the steering wheel to protect the driver and one on the dashboard for the passenger. Newer cars automatically recognize the presence of the passenger using a sensor placed under the seat.
If you need to install a baby seat on the passenger seat today you can do it yourself without asking for help from professionals. Simply follow the instructions in the car manual.
On the other hand, if components for disabled drivers need to be installed, it is necessary to go to an Authorized Workshop with professionals always available who certainly know what and how to do in order not to make mistakes and not endanger the user.
