Admin Table of Contents
- 1 How much space should be between chest and airbag?
- 2 How far away should you sit from the airbag?
- 3 When driving an airbag equipped vehicle What should you do?
- 4 What are space cushions?
- 5 When driving an airbag equipped vehicle What should your body position and steering wheel position be?
- 6 How do you drive with airbags?
- 7 How close can a driver sit to an air bag?
- 8 How much space should be between the steering wheel and breast bone?
How much space should be between chest and airbag?
The number one tip for airbag safety for short drivers is keeping a safe distance from the air-bag in their steering wheel. NHTSA recommends that there be 10 inches between the air-bag cover and a driver’s breastbone. This is best achieved by adjusting your seat position or through the use of pedal extensions.
How far away should you sit from the airbag?
“To be fully protected from an airbag in a crash, we recommend that you stay at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel,” Becky Mueller, a research engineer with the IIHS, said. That’s roughly the distance between your wrist and elbow.
How many inches should you keep between the center of your chest and the steering wheel cover or dashboard?
10 inches
If you’re driving, make sure you can comfortably reach the pedals. But always keep at least 10 inches between the center of your chest and the steering wheel cover or dashboard.
How far are you supposed to be away from the steering wheel?
10
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration along with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety state that a distance of 10 or more inches from the steering wheel is safe. This is due to the power and impact that an airbag can produce.
When driving an airbag equipped vehicle What should you do?
Cards In This Set
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| When driving an airbag equipped vehicle, _____. | Your hands should be on the lower half of the steering wheel, the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest, and you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel |
| Air bags deploy at speeds up to _____. | 200mph |
What are space cushions?
A space cushion is a buffer around your vehicle that you maintain to allow room to maneuver, if necessary. Know what is in your space cushion, scan frequently and maintain awareness of other vehicles.
What happens if you sit too close to an airbag?
If the driver is sitting too close while the airbag deploys, they will feel the full impact of the airbag on their chest. Because of the way airbags are designed to deploy, pointing your steering wheel upward will cause it to point at your head or neck, which could lead to serious injuries like whiplash.
How much space in front of you is needed while driving on a highway?
Many drivers follow the “three-second rule.” In other words, you should keep three seconds worth of space between your car and the car in front of you in order to maintain a safe following distance.
When driving an airbag equipped vehicle What should your body position and steering wheel position be?
4. Keep your hands at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock on the steering wheel. The NHTSA now recommends that all drivers keep their hands positioned on opposite sides on the steering wheel. This is a more comfortable and stable steering position, and it also keeps your hands clear of the airbag.
How do you drive with airbags?
Part 1 of 3: Wear your seatbelt at all times
- Step 1: Always wear your seat belt.
- Step 2 Adjust your seat belt comfortably.
- Step 3: Wear your lap belt low across your hips.
- Step 4: Take out all slack in your seat belt.
- Step 1: Allow space in between the air bag.
What area of your vehicle should you have adequate space cushions?
A typical space cushion in perfect conditions would be about 3 seconds between you and the car in front of you. Make sure there is at least a 3-second space cushion between you and the car in front of you.
How far should the steering wheel be from the airbag?
In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration along with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that roughly 10 inches or further is an optimal distance between a driver and their steering wheel. Why? Due to the amount of power that an airbag can produce when it…
How close can a driver sit to an air bag?
A driver must sit within a few inches of the air bag, typically because she or he is of extremely small stature (i.e., 4 feet 6 inches or less). (For the driver frontal air bag only.) In those instances where an ON-OFF switch is not made for a particular vehicle, NHTSA will consider allowing an air bag to be deactivated.
How much space should be between the steering wheel and breast bone?
To prevent air bag-related injury, you should keep 10 inches between your breast bone and the steering wheel, which contains the driver’s side air bag. At the same time, you’ll need to be able to easily reach the pedals while maintaining a comfortable line of sight above the adjusted steering wheel.
How far should you be from the steering wheel when driving?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that roughly 10 inches or further is an optimal distance between a driver and their steering wheel, due to the amount of power that an airbag can produce when it deploys, this will help keep you safe.