Traffic Tim's Traffic Safety Web Resources

Airbags

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Pamphlets

About Your Airbags (English / Espanol) - Airbags save lives but can sometimes cause injury — a few simple steps can eliminate the risks.

Kids and Airbags - How to transport children safely and eliminate the risk of airbag injury.

Need an Airbag On/Off Switch? Probably Not - Once you know the facts, it's clear that leaving airbags intact is almost always best.

Videos

Static frontal airbag deployment test - Ever wonder what a steering wheel-mounted airbag looks like when it deploys?

Full frontal test with and without airbags - Ouch! Airbags win this one.

Rear-facing infant seat with deploying airbag - Caution: even though this is a crash dummy, it is still pretty graphic!

Report on side airbags - Side airbags substantially reduce death risk in cars & SUVs; those that protect people's heads are especially effective.