Where are the front side airbags located in a car?

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VanCarlos
07/30/25 1:59am
Front side airbags in cars are primarily installed on the outer side of the seats. In the event of a collision, especially a side impact, these airbags can mitigate physical injuries such as fractures caused by the direct impact of the rear passengers' arms and ribs against the hard door panel. The functions of car side airbags are as follows: 1. Airbags can evenly distribute the impact force across the head and chest, preventing fragile passengers from directly colliding with the car body and significantly reducing the likelihood of injury. Airbags are indeed effective in protecting passengers during frontal collisions; even if seat belts are not fastened, the anti-collision airbags are sufficient to effectively reduce injuries. 2. According to statistics, in vehicles equipped with airbags, the severity of passenger injuries can be reduced by up to 64% during frontal collisions, with 80% of these passengers not wearing seat belts. For side and rear collisions, the effectiveness still relies on the function of seat belts. 3. Additionally, the sound produced when an airbag deploys is approximately only 130 decibels, which is within the tolerable range for humans. About 78% of the gas in an airbag is nitrogen, which is very stable and non-toxic, posing no harm to humans. The powder released during deployment is a lubricating powder that prevents the airbag from sticking together when folded, and it is also harmless to humans.
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