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Because they prevent the occupants hitting solid objects in front of them - like the windscreen or steering wheel.
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In what year where airbags first required in GM automobiles?
GM introduced the first cars with Air Bags in 1973.GM introduced the first cars with Air Bags in 1973.
How did cars became safer?
air bags
What is the difference between cars today and cars in the past?
Seat belt and air bags.
Do Nascar race cars have air bags in the steering wheel?
No, they do not.
Does a 1992 Buick LeSabre have driver side air bags?
Yes, the 1992 Buick LeSabre does have driver side air bags. the air bags were standard in all the Buick cars that year.
Why do cars have air bags?
Air bags are safety devices designed to deploy in frontal but not other types of crashes. Most air bags will deploy only in a moderate-to-severe frontal crash. Some air bags can deploy side damage too.
What are air bags in cars designed for?
they are designed to protect u in a crash
Does a 93 Chevy pickup have airbags?
all cars have air bags
What does a air bags do in cars?
Helps protect the driver and passengers from severe injuries.
How have cars gotten safer over the years?
The main safety innovations for cars are seat belts and air bags.
Does a 1993 pathfinder have airbags?
yes a 1993 pathfinder has air bags if the dashboard on the passenger side says s.r.s it has air bags most cars in 1993 had the option of if you wanted air bags you can get them in 1994 it was mandatory to have both driver and passenger airbags
Do air bags contain air?
Its an air bag. Yes, it has air in it. When a car crash happens, the bag fills up with air very quickly.
