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Chevrolet. In 1973 Chevy put it in cars for the government. The '73 Olds Toronado was the first passenger car with airbags sold to the public.
But, actually the 1951 Tucker was the first car to EVER have airbags. And, it was sold to the public. The Tucker also was the first car to have seatbelts and headlights that turned with the front wheels, among many other safety features that are now considered "modern" improvements.
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What is the intended purpose for airbags?
the airbags was intended for safety and to lessen any impact from a car but has had side affect such as sufficating minors
Does the Bugatti Veyron have airbags?
A car has to meet the safety standards to classify as street legal. One of these requirements are airbags. So since Bugatti Veyron is the worlds fastest street legal car it has to have airbags.
What is the srs light on the car dash?
Safety restraint system (airbags and seatbelts).
Do helicopters have airbags for safety?
No, they do not have airbags
What are the safety ratings on a Subaru Impreza WRX STI?
The safety ratings on a Subaru Impreza WRX STI are among the highest in its class as this car offers side airbags and frontal airbags and other safety features.
What four safety features are in a modern car?
airbags, cushioning, seatbelts and padded dashboards
What safety features are in a modern car to prevent head injuries?
The main ones are seatbelts and airbags
What are the 3 safety features in a car?
seatbelts, airbags, child door lock/////crumple zones
Do you have to buy airbags for your car?
No, you do not have to buy airbags for your car. The airbags will come automatically when you buy your car.
How has airbags impacted society?
Just as with car seat belts, there was auto producer reluctance about making airbags standards equipment on automobiles. The main complaint for safety measures were that they would hurt the consumer as the price of a new car would of course rise. The other factor with seat belts was that consumers, despite its clear safety benefits, were often not wearing them. Enough so that laws had to be passed to force drivers and passengers to wear them. Once the cost hurdle argument about airbags was done, there of course was no problem about "compliance" as the airbags were an automatic safety device. The installation of airbags has certainly reduced injuries and prevented many deaths when there is a car crash.
When were side airbags first installed in a car by a major manufacturer and what car?
1989
What was car safety like in the 80s?
Poor, no airbags just big heavy pieces of metal driving around
