When Will Car Airbags Deploy?

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Car airbags only deploy during severe collision accidents and will not activate under normal circumstances. The vehicle body is equipped with airbag sensors that trigger deployment during significant impacts to protect occupants. Airbags are installed in three directions: front (driver and front passenger seats), sides (front and rear seats), and roof. They consist of three components: the airbag, sensors, and inflation system. The function of airbags is to reduce occupant injuries during collisions, preventing secondary impacts or ejection from seats in rollover scenarios. In the event of a collision, the inflation system rapidly fills the airbag in less than one-tenth of a second. The expanding airbag bursts through the steering wheel or dashboard, shielding occupants from frontal collision forces. The airbag deflates approximately one second later, ensuring it does not hinder occupant movement.