The driver and passenger front airbag modules, after having been deployed, in a Peugeot 306 An airbag or supplemental inflatable restraint[1] is a vehicle occupant-restraint system using a bag …

The airbag system ignites a solid propellant, which burns extremely rapidly to create a large volume of gas to inflate the bag. The bag then literally bursts from its storage site at up to 200 …

Learn about the safety benefits of frontal and side airbags and how to safely position yourself and passengers to avoid an airbag related injury.

Airbags are inflatable cushions built into a vehicle that protect occupants from hitting the vehicle interior or objects outside the vehicle (for example, other vehicles or trees) during a collision. …

Jun 17, 2025 · Airbag systems are essential innovations in automotive safety, designed to protect occupants in collisions. They employ crash sensors, control units, and inflatable bags to …

Jun 1, 2025 · Learn about various types of airbags—frontal, side-impact, curtain, and knee—and their specific roles in protecting occupants. Understand the vital safety benefits of airbags and …

May 13, 2025 · An airbag is a vehicle safety device that inflates rapidly during a collision, cushioning and protecting occupants from injury. Constructed from lightweight, durable fabric, …

The airbag provides an energy-absorbing surface between the vehicle's occupants and a steering wheel, instrument panel, body pillar, headliner, and windshield.

Jul 27, 2023 · Learn how air bags function, how fast airbags deploy, and current best practices in case of a collision.

May 2, 2025 · Airbags are a critical safety component in modern cars and SUVs, designed to minimise injuries in the event of a collision. They work in conjunction with seatbelts to provide …