How Do Car Airbags Work?

Most people rely on their seat belt in an emergency. And, for the most part, your seat belt will keep you safe in the event you are in a minor car struggle. But in the event you may be in a rough fender bender, or a small accident, an air bag may be in order.

For many years seat belts were the best way to stay safe in cars. But airbags came along as the next line of defense. Now modern cars have side airbags and rear airbags. These gems have been lifesavers for individuals that have been in major car accidents.

How the Airbag Saves Lives

So how does the airbag save a life? Airbags work by providing a cushion for the person on impact. Essentially, the airbag is nothing more than an inflatable “cushion” or pillow that is activated when the car is activated by hitting a certain impact.As of the year 1998 all new cars are now required to have airbags on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle. According to statistics, this has resulted in a reduction in death from impact by as much as 30 percent.

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Airbags Slow Momentum

Airbags work by stopping the momentum of the passenger on impact. Typically when a car crashes there is a lot of momentum. A car is typically traveling at a certain speed. The goal of any device like a seat belt is to stop the passenger from continuing in forward momentum when the car is suddenly stopped by the impact

The airbag slows down the momentum of the passenger, but in a much slower manner than a restraint like a seat belt, by providing a cushion, a soft landing if you will. Most airbags provide a cushion between the dashboard, and the windshield, and the passenger. This space also provides time between impact and the passenger, which can dramatically improve the odds that a passengers life will be spared.