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Airbag Use
Airbags are one of the most vital safety features in a vehicle. They inflate in a fraction of a second to protect the driver and passengers from injury during a collision. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), airbags reduce the risk of death by about 30 percent for drivers and front-seat passengers.
There are different airbags, depending on the type of crash. For frontal crashes, both driver and passenger airbags should be used.
Side crashes, only the driver airbag should be used.
For rear crashes, neither airbag should be used.
