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How Do Side Airbags Improve Safety for Calgary Passengers?
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(Posted on Apr 14, 2021 at 08:00PM by Josh Lew)
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Side airbags are designed to protect passengers during perpendicular collisions and rollovers. These safety elements are common in most modern vehicles, including SUVs (like the new Jeep Grand Cherokee) and luxury sedans (such as the 2021 Chrysler 300). There are two categories: chest protectors and curtain units. The former, also known as torso airbags, deploy from the door or the seat. They protect the body during a collision, helping to reduce overall impact friction.Â
Side curtain airbags are found along the ceiling of the vehicle and open across the windows, protecting the heads of all outboard passengers. These cover the first, second, and (if applicable) third-row seats.Â
Because there is less buffer space on the side of the vehicle, these airbags deploy three times faster than those in the front. They also stay inflated for longer to protect passengers in the event of a rollover. Through these innovations they help to ensure safer experiences on the highways and trails alike, lessening the force of a collision.Â
To learn more about the airbag coverage on new vehicles (such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300), contact our Calgary dealership today. Don't hesitate to request a demonstration of other key safety features as well.Â
