sideairbag
Side airbag, sometimes written as sideairbag, is a type of automotive airbag designed to protect occupants in a lateral collision. It inflates rapidly to provide a cushion between the occupant and the vehicle structure, aiming to reduce chest and abdominal injuries and fatal outcomes from side impacts.
Most side airbags are installed as seats-mounted side torso airbags, located at the outer edge of the
Deployment is triggered by sensors connected to an airbag control unit. Upon detecting a severe side crash,
Effectiveness varies with crash type and occupant position. Side airbags can significantly reduce thorax injuries and
History and regulation: Side airbags became common in the 1990s and 2000s as part of general vehicle