Can the airbag deploy without wearing a seatbelt?
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Yes, the airbag can deploy without wearing a seatbelt, but it may not always provide full protection. To maximize passenger safety, it is essential to wear a seatbelt. Here are some key points about seatbelts and airbags: 1. Seatbelts and airbags are two independent systems that operate without interfering with each other. They are not connected in any way, so even if the seatbelt is not worn, the airbag can still function normally. 2. A seatbelt is a purely mechanical component. Seatbelts with pre-tensioners include an electronic device that activates during an accident, causing the pre-tensioner to explode and quickly tighten the seatbelt. 3. Airbags operate solely based on sensors, and no other components can restrict their function. Vehicles are equipped with several crash sensors. When a sensor detects a collision, it triggers the airbag deployment. Some vehicles have a passenger-side airbag deactivation switch; if the airbag is turned off, even in an accident where other airbags deploy, the passenger-side airbag will not activate.