Because of much misunderstanding about airbags, people often underestimate the force of their deployment. A car crash happens quickly and is over after about 200 milliseconds. Because an airbag must fully deploy before the driver’s face reaches it, it has about 25 milliseconds to do its job. Airbags therefore, must use a fast chemical reaction, (i.e. an explosion) for inflation. People have said that getting hit by an airbag is like getting struck by a baseball bat. That’s an accurate description given that airbags have broken bones in the face.
Your windshield does more than shield you from the wind as its name implies. It shields you from gravel and rocks kicked up by the cars and trucks in front of you. It provides structural support to the roof in case of a rollover accident. It gives the right front airbag a back surface against which to inflate. It keeps unbelted passengers inside the car during collisions and rollovers. And it should give you an unobstructed view of the road. To ensure that your windshield continues to do these functions,.
Any time that you are involved in a car crash, whether you are injured or not, there may be more damage than you realize. There are often psychological injuries that may range from a mild depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So, how can you deal with the often unseen injuries from a car crash. Letting go of the guilt. Whether the car accident was your fault or not, you need to find a way to let go of the guilt. Accidents happen and you need to move on. You.