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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.
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What are side curtain airbags?
airbags on the sides of the doors of the car.
When were cars required to have airbags in the USA?
2011
Do all cars have airbags?
No. They are fairly recent.
Which part of cars was invented by a woman?
airbags
What are the main safety features in cars?
Airbags
Do new pickups normally have airbags on both the driver and passenger sides?
Yes, they do. While pickups sometimes lag behind cars when it comes to safety, front airbags for the driver and passenger are available on all new trucks sold in the U.S. Be aware that some of them don't offer side airbags, though.
How are new cars safer than older cars?
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
Why do NEW cars have airbags?
It's required by law.
When were airbags first installed in cars?
1973 Oldsmobile toronado
Does the 1997 Honda Civic DX Hatchback have airbags?
yes. airbags are found on both the driver and passenger sides of the car.
What was the first car to have airbags?
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
What year were second generation airbags required in all cars?
1995
