Yes, airbags save lives, but they have also been known to seriously hurt or kill people, especially children. Since 1990, about 113 deaths have been caused by airbags inflating in not serious accidents. 51 of these deaths were children, most of whom were not using a seat belt. Small children and airbags don't mix. Children shouldn't be in the front seat because the force of the airbag is usually too much for them. Never put a rear facing

Most people won't need an on/off switch because there is a proper and improper way to sit when you are driving. You should always sit 10 or more inches away from the steering wheel. The farther away from the wheel you sit, the less force the airbag will hit you with. Always use seatbelts. Airbags and seatbelts work together to provide maximum safety. Recline the seat back and tilt the steering wheel down a little. By having the steering wheel face downward it makes the airbag open into your chest area instead of your face.

If someone must put a child in the front seat, they may want to have an on/off switch for the airbag installed on the passenger side. On/off switches are used to prevent the airbag from going off in an accident, but they aren't recommended for most people. You only need an airbag switch on the driver's side if your legs are too short to reach the pedals and have your torso 10 inches away from the steering wheel. Passenger side switches should only be used if you always have t

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