Where are the side airbags located?
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Side airbags are located on the outer side of the seats. Airbags are automotive safety features designed to protect vehicle occupants, automatically deploying during severe collisions to ensure passenger safety. The working principle of airbags is as follows: the sensor system continuously sends speed change information to the control unit, which analyzes and evaluates this data. An airbag consists of an inflation sensor and an inflation system, functioning to: protect occupants by reducing impact with interior components, more evenly distributing head and chest collision forces, and absorbing occupant kinetic energy, thereby complementing the effectiveness of seat belts.
I've driven several car models, and the side airbags are usually located on the outer side of the driver and front passenger seat backs, right against your body. Their purpose is to instantly inflate upon side impact to cushion the blow. Some vehicles integrate them into the inner door panels to protect the chest and abdomen, while higher-end models might have curtain airbags along the roof edges specifically for head protection. Always check your owner's manual to confirm exact placement, and never pile items near the seats as it could prevent airbag deployment. From my experience, side collisions most commonly occur during parking garage scrapes - properly positioned airbags significantly reduce injury, so I strongly advise everyone to schedule regular vehicle safety inspections.
