Do Airbags Belong to Active Safety?
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Airbags do not belong to active safety; they are part of passive safety. Introduction to Airbags: Airbags are a passive safety feature in motor vehicles, designed to work in conjunction with seat belts to provide effective collision protection for occupants. In the event of a collision, the inflation system rapidly inflates the airbag in less than one-tenth of a second. The airbag bursts out from the steering wheel or dashboard upon inflation, thereby shielding the vehicle occupants from the impact forces generated by a frontal collision. Working Principle of Airbags: The chemical reaction in the airbag inflation system generates nitrogen gas, which helps the airbag inflate and burst through the trim cover while reducing the resistance when breaking through the cover.