Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999 12:40:49 +0200 From: "Johan LAUWERS" <lauwers.sablonnopsam.be> Subject: Re: srs light
Robert L. Davis heeft geschreven in bericht <37617FE8.266DC7BFnopsam.com>... >That's a rational question to ask, but I've never felt that an airbag gives you >much additional protection if you wear your seat belt. > Come on , that is contrary to what every car magazine, government and safety tests prove. Wearing your seatbelt is one, the Airbag is an additional help against injuries, no matter if you wear the seatbelt or not. It protects your head which is going forward anyway. It is not correct that because some Americans still think that it is wise not to wear a seatbelt and they think it is not necessary because it limits their freedom (sic) therefore the Airbag came in place. The American airbag is indeed bigger because some of them are still stupid enough to drive without their seatbelt. In Europe the use of the seatbelt is (thank god) obliged and therefore the airbag is smaller. Don't tell me that at that point the airbag has no function. Have you ever seen a crash test with dummies wearing their seatbelt. The impact causes an incredible swing on the head and even the body is moving slightly forward despite the seatbelt. At that point the airbag can and will reduce your injuries. So, make it work again. Johan 83 900 GLi (parting out of this car) 88 900 i 94 9000 CS 94 9000 CSE
