airbags
how to sit behind an airbag
Always put on and wear the seatbelt correctly. Do not sit with the head or chest closer than 30 cm from the steering wheel. Do not drive with an arm across the steering wheel. In a frontal crash the inflating airbag may injure the arm which would be projected towards the face of the driver. If the vehicle is fitted with steering wheel height and or seat height adjustment, make sure it is adjusted correctly.
Always place children in the back seat. If there is no other option to the child sitting in the front, make sure the child is wearing the seatbelt and is not seated closer than 30 cm to the passenger airbag.
Owners are encouraged to read their owner's manual, particularly with respect to advice given on airbag safety.
Some manufacturers are now releasing more sophisticated dual-stage airbags, which tailor their deployment according to the type and severity of crash being experienced. These types of airbags have the ability to maximise protection to the occupant in a wider range of collision types and speeds than most current bags.
different types of airbags
Manufacturers are now marketing several different types of airbags, all of which protect occupants in different ways.
frontal airbags
The most common type of airbags are frontal airbags which are now fitted to almost all new passenger vehicles as standard equipment.
side airbags
There are several types of side airbags, including door trim, seat and roof mounted 'inflatable curtain' types. Some protect the chest, some the head and neck, and some a combination of these. Side, and particularly head protecting airbags are an important addition to any vehicle.
RACV recommends that fleet managers purchase vehicles equipped with head-protecting curtain airbags, or head/thorax combination airbags
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