What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag location, see Where Are the Airbags?.
See also:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
- Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
- Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steeri ...
Lateral Acceleration (CTS-V Only)
Lateral Acceleration measures
the force of a turn or corner.
For example, when turning right, it
forces to the left. This gauge
displays the “g” force from 0.0 g
to 2.0 g. ...
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear
safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap ...