air bags
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Airbags take the place of seat belts
FALSE. Airbags are designed to supplement the effectiveness of seat belts. They are not designed to be used alone. Wearing a lap belt keeps you anchored to the car seat. Your shoulder belt keeps your upper body from pitching forward and hitting the airbag as it deploys.
Airbags are always safe.
FALSE. The force of an airbag deploying at 200 mph can cause serious injuries and even death if the occupant is sitting less than 10 inches from the steering wheel or dashboard.
Frontal air bags
inflate to prevent vehicle occupants from hitting the interior of the vehicle in moderate to severe head-on collisions.
Side air bags
inflate to protect your head and/or chest when your vehicle is hit from the side.