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Just from viewing the vehicle damage
after a crash, it is very difficult to
accurately determine if the airbags
should or should not have inflated. In
some cases where the airbag did not
inflate, extensive visible damage
indicated that the car absorbed much
of the crash energy, and the airbags
were not needed. In other cases, a
severe jolt, such as an impact to the
undercarriage, may not cause exten-
sive body damage but cause the
airbags to inflate.
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How the Driver's Airbag Works
If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, your airbag will instantly
inflate to help protect your head and
chest.
Supplemental Restraint System
To do its job, the airbag inflates with
considerable force. So, while it can
reduce serious injuries and even save
your life, the airbag might cause
some facial abrasions or other
injuries. To reduce the possibility of
injury, you should always sit back as
far from the steering wheel as is
practical while still maintaining full
vehicle control.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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