★ Airbags in Vehicles 4 -Defensive Driving, Traffic School, TLSAE Test Answers

Question: Airbags are designed as a ____.
A.) supplementary restraint system
B.) protection for infants not in car seats
C.) primary restraint system
D.) replacement for seatbelts
E.) secondary restraint system

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supplementary restraint system

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Question: Air bags are an example of a __________ restraint.
A.) passive restraints.
B.) mandatory safety laws.
C.) secondary collision restraints.
D.) unnecessary safely precautions

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passive restraints.

some of the examples of passive restraints are front driver and passenger airbags, anti-penetration windshield, rear seat passenger air bags, automated shoulder safety belts, automated head restraints, side impact restraints, knee bumpers.

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Question: Which of the following is NOT an important function of a headrest?
A.) It keeps your head in the correct position while driving
B.) It prevents your head from being forced backwards by an airbag
C.) It prevents whiplash in a collision

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It keeps your head in the correct position while driving

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Headrests are important because they prevent your head from being forced backwards by an airbag and they prevent whiplash in a collision.

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Question: Correct positioning of the headrest is essential in reducing neck injury.
➜ Head rests are important in reducing neck injuries in all types of collisions but especially in rear end crashes.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Question: Correct position of the headrest is when the headrest is close to the ________ of the occupants head with the headrest level with the middle of the ears.
A.) Front
B.) Back
C.) Side
D.) None of the above

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Back

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Question: __________, combined with lap/shoulder safety belts, offer the most effective safety protection available today for passenger vehicle occupants.
A.) Headrests
B.) Crumple zones
C.) Airbags
D.) none of the above

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Airbags

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Question: Research has found that lap/shoulder safety belts, when used properly, reduce the risk of fatal injuries to front seat passenger car occupants by __________ percent.
A.) 25
B.) 35
C.) 45
D.) 50

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45

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Question: The distance between the headrest and the back of your head should be as little as possible.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Question: The distance between the headrest and the back of your head should be:
A.) As little as possible.
B.) As Far away as possible.
C.) 2 inches

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As little as possible.

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Question: Air bags reduce injury in automobile accidents by:
➜ Air bags help reduces injury in automobile accidents by
A.) reducing the time of collision
B.) reducing the change in momentum
C.) increasing the applied force
D.) increasing the time of collision

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reducing the change in momentum

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Question: When vehicles are equipped with driver side air bags the driver should hold the steering wheel at the ____ and 9 position.
A.) 10
B.) 3

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3

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Question: Air bags are always safe:
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Question: TRUE or FALSE: If your vehicle is equipped with air bags, you do not need to wear a safety belt.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Question: If your car is equipped with airbags:
A.) You have no risk of injury in a crash
B.) You also need to wear a seatbelt
C.) You do not need to use a seatbelt

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You also need to wear a seatbelt