for the case of the side of the car: if the side doors are crumple then the people in the car would be crash because there is not much space for the crumble zone to absord the force and redistribute. also, if the roof of the car is crumple, then when the car collapses , people in the car will be crash. we want the collision force to be far away from the passengers , and the way that the crumble zone work is when the car hit something, the crumble zone reduces the initial force of the crash, and they redistribute the force before it reaches the vehicle's occupants.
hope this kind like give you the idea,
Crumple zones are designed to absorb and dissipate energy during a collision, but they have limitations. They may not provide sufficient protection in high-speed or severe impacts, where the forces exceed their design capacity. Additionally, the effectiveness of crumple zones can be compromised by the vehicle's structural integrity, the type of collision (e.g., side impacts), and the presence of other safety features. Lastly, crumple zones primarily protect the occupants but do not address potential injuries to pedestrians or other road users.
The crumple zones of cars are normally at the front because it is estimated that 65% of the car impacts occur on the front side. The crumple zone is aimed at absorbing the impact of a crush to secure the passengers.
Airbags are typically located in several key areas within a vehicle to provide optimal protection during a collision. The most common placements include the steering wheel, dashboard (for the passenger), and side panels to protect against side impacts. Additionally, some vehicles may have airbags in the seats or roof to protect against rollovers. These strategically placed airbags deploy in response to a collision, helping to cushion and protect occupants.
An air bag is an inflatable cushion designed to protect automobile occupants from serious injury in the case of a collision. The air bag is part of an inflatable restraint system, also known as an air cushion restraint system (ACRS) or an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS), because the air bag is designed to supplement the protection offered by seat belts. Seat belts are still needed to hold the occupant securely in place, especially in side impacts, rear impacts, and rollovers. Upon detecting a collision, air bags inflate instantly to cushion the exposed occupant with a big gas-filled pillow.
From the front - they help prevent front seat passenger and driver from striking the dashboard and steering wheel in a head on collision. There are side bags available that protect from the side. A rear collision will throw the head and body back into the seat and the headrest.
Side impact collision
Speed control while exiting or entering freeway ramps, Avoid abrupt side to side movement
The starboard side was damaged in the collision.
Driver and passenger airbags deploy during a collision when the vehicle's sensors detect a significant impact, typically during a frontal crash. They are designed to activate when the deceleration forces exceed a certain threshold, indicating that the occupants are at risk of injury. Airbags may also deploy in situations involving side impacts or rollovers, depending on the vehicle's design and sensor technology. Their primary goal is to provide cushioning and reduce the risk of serious injury to occupants during an accident.
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Speed up to avoid the collision.