Well, John W. Hetrick came up with the idea of an inflated cushion. Later on, Allen K. Breed got inspired from his idea to make the world's first electro-mechanical airbag system that modern day cars have. So technically, John W. Hetrick came up with the base idea. But Allen K. Breed made the modern day, detailed version of an airbag
Airbags
airbags
No. They are fairly recent.
2011
Newer cars are equiped with new safety devices such as airbags, anti lock braking system, and seatbelts. Yes and older cars like my restoration haas no airbags
It's required by law.
Side impact airbags are there to reduce injuries to the head, neck and torso. Like front airbags they deploy instantly on impact. Side airbags deploy from the roof, door panels and seats. Furthermore, like front airbags the side airbags have reduced limb and torso injuries significantly and because of there safety record most new cars are now equipped with side airbags as standard equipment.
you definitely misspelled inventor
1973 Oldsmobile toronado
In the 1950's an airbag system was developed, but in 1954 some government cars came with airbags. In 1988 Chrystler offered the first cars with airbags as standard equipment, but it wasn't until 1994 they were used widely. but they have always had mother in-laws
A small pyrotechnic (like gunpowder) charge.
1995