Where are the A-pillar and B-pillar located in a car?
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The A-pillar of a car is located between the front windshield and the driver's side window; the B-pillar is between the driver's side window and the rear side window. The functions of the A and B pillars in a car are as follows: 1. A-pillar: It must withstand and disperse the impact force caused by a frontal collision. If the A-pillar is designed to be particularly thick, it will greatly increase the A-pillar blind spot for the driver, obstructing part of the turning view, especially during left turns. Therefore, for the A-pillar, it should be as small as possible while meeting sufficient strength requirements to ensure adequate visibility for the driver. 2. B-pillar: It mainly withstands side impacts. Since there is not enough crumple zone on the side of the car body, sufficient strength and stiffness of the B-pillar are crucial factors in protecting the driver's safety during a side collision.