Where are the airbags located in a car?

Frontal airbags – found in the steering wheel and dashboard in front of the passenger’s seat – Knee airbags – these are found beneath the steering column for the driver and at knee height on the dashboard in front of passengers – Side airbags – these inflate from the doors of the car if the impact sensors detect a lateral, or side-on collision

How do airbags work?

The safety feature uses similar sensors to conventional airbags to inflate a bag in front of the windscreen at speeds between 12 and 31mph. By covering part of the windscreen, the exterior bag protects pedestrians and other road users from impact with the car. What happens when an airbag goes off?

What is a side airbag in a car?

Driver and passenger airbags are designed to inflate in a severe frontal collision, whereas side airbags (SABs) are located in either the side structure of the car or in the seats themselves. Their job is to protect the driver and passengers from injury in the event of a side impact. How does an airbag work?

Should a child be seated in front of an airbag?

Sitting on the driving seat and very near to the steering wheel or dashboard as possible and using seat belts help prevent drivers and passengers from being “too close” to a deploying frontal air bag. This is why rear-facing car seats should not be placed in front of an active airbag, and children under 13 should be seated in the back seat.

How do airbags inflate?

The huge pressure that the nitrogen generates causes the bag to inflate. Usually, when there is a moderate to severe crash, a special signal is sent from the airbag system’s electronic control unit (CU) to an inflator within the airbag module. An igniter in the inflator starts a special chemical reaction, which produces a harmless gas.

How does a steering wheel airbag work?

The steering wheel airbag comprises an airbag with a volume of approx. 67 l, the airbag holder, the generator on the generator support, and the airbag cover (steering wheel cover). In the event of an accident, the control unit fires the generator. In the process, a trigger current heats up a thin wire that fires the firing pellet.