Under what circumstances will car airbags deploy?
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Car airbags will deploy under the following circumstances: 1. When the car collides with a hard and impactful object; 2. When the vehicle speed is too high; 3. In the event of a traffic accident. The car airbag consists of an inflation sensor and an inflation system, and its functions are: to protect passengers by reducing collisions with objects inside the car, more evenly distributing the impact force on the head and chest, absorbing the kinetic energy of the passengers, thereby supplementing the effect of the seat belt. Precautions for using airbags include: 1. Airbags must be used in conjunction with seat belts; 2. Maintain an appropriate distance from the airbag while riding; 3. Do not place objects in front of, above, or near the airbag; 4. Maintain good driving habits to ensure a certain distance between the chest and the steering wheel; 5. Avoid high temperatures, and components of the airbag system should be stored properly; 6. Do not modify the airbag system or its surrounding layout without authorization.
After driving for so many years, I've learned that airbags mainly deploy during vehicle collisions, such as frontal impacts or side collisions, when the speed exceeds several kilometers per hour. At that moment, sensors detect the impact, and the airbags instantly inflate to protect the front-seat passengers. Especially for family cars, I've heard that many accidents occur due to rear-end collisions or rollovers during turns on highways, where airbag deployment can prevent serious head injuries from hitting the steering wheel. Additionally, there are some special circumstances that can cause accidental deployment, like sensor short circuits or improper modifications. I once had a friend whose car's airbag suddenly deployed while parked, giving him quite a scare. Remember, airbags aren't a cure-all; low-speed collisions or minor scrapes might not trigger them. It's dangerous for children to sit in the front seat, so always secure them in a safety seat in the back. Regularly check the airbag indicator light on the dashboard—if it's on, visit a repair shop to prevent accidents.
