Seat Belts & Air Bags

Seat belt and air bag systems are critical components in occupant protection during a collision.  They provide several useful and necessary functions, including:

Ridedown - extending (or softening) the impact over a greater time and distance for the occupants

Prevention of Partial or Full Ejection from the Vehicle

Distribution of Forces over a Larger Area & to the Stronger Parts of the Body

Prevention of Contact with the Vehicle Interior (steering wheel, windshield, instrument panel, doors)