Can a Car with Replaced Airbags Still Be Driven?
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Excluding flood-damaged or accident vehicles, a car with replaced airbags can still be driven. Below is relevant information about airbags: 1. History: The airbag was first proposed by Hetrick in August 1953 and obtained the U.S. patent for 'Automobile Safety Cushion Assembly.' With the establishment of vehicle safety standards in various countries, the installation rate of airbags has been increasing. In Europe, the U.S., Japan, and other countries, the installation rate of airbags in vehicles has reached nearly 100%. 2. Composition: Mainly consists of airbag sensors, collision airbags, and electronic control devices. The driver-side collision airbag is installed in the steering wheel; the passenger-side collision airbag is generally installed on the dashboard. Airbag sensors are installed on the left, right, and middle sections of the cabin partition; the middle airbag sensor and airbag system are installed together with the electronic control device. The airbag module mainly consists of the airbag, gas generator, and igniter.