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Did You Know That Air Bags…

Are not a replacement for seat belts? Some vehicles feature an on/off switch for air bags so they can be turned off in the event that a passenger 12 years or under sits in the fron seat.

Surveys show that many times the air bag switch is incorrectly left on for these passengers, which can result in injury. As a precaution, it is best to always check the switch before pulling away. Better yet, have younger passengers always ride in the backseat of the vehicle, which is safer.

Frontal air bags have saved more than 13,000 lives between 1987-2003. Today, front air bags are standard equipment on vehicles and air side air bags (SABs) are quickly becoming standard as well. SABs are inflateable devices that are designed to help protect your head and/or chest in the event of a serious crash involving the side of your vehicle. Although they are not regulated or mandated, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that if all vehicles on U.S. roads were equipped with at least head protection SAB’s, around 1000 lives would be saved per year during side impact crashes.

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