Airbags in cars. The airbag installed in cars is designed to protect the driver in the event of an accident, the basic airbag, which is fitted as standard in cars, is located in the steering wheel, in the event of an impact within fractions of a second the gas is released, which is responsible for filling the airbag. Of course, thanks to this, the kinetic energy resulting from the impact is retained, the passenger will then be protected against hitting the steering column. Similarly, the passenger airbag is used, which will be located at the glove compartment on the dashboard.

Driver airbags as standard equipment

Of course, in modern cars we can find many airbags that are located in different places, it can be a vertical side pillar or an oblique one at the windshield. In addition, the airbags now protect rear passengers from hitting the seats. Additionally, special air curtains are used that unfold on the sides of the vehicle. Certainly, the use of three-point seat belts and an airbag has become a breakthrough when it comes to ensuring the safety of passengers. The first airbags we know now appeared in the 70s, they were more and more often installed in premium class cars in the 80s, now they are used in all cars.

At the moment of the impact, the sensors inform the system about the need to fill the airbag with gas, most often it is nitrogen. At this point, it is worth remembering that the airbag should be inflated almost immediately so as to stop the impact of the driver's body. Increasingly, small pyrotechnic charges are used to inflate the airbag, the explosion is the result of a chemical reaction, thanks to which the inflation of the airbag is sudden, naturally, immediately after inflation, the airbag deflates to prevent the driver from suffocating or causing additional injuries. It is worth paying attention to checking the condition of all devices and sensors that are responsible for the proper operation of the airbag, now we can also buy parts that need to be replaced so that the entire system works properly.

Car manufacturers recommend an appropriate service, we can buy this type of parts for the pillow in our store. It is certainly worth checking and replacing defective components to ensure safety.