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Why do we require automakers to install airbags in cars and trucks?
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Yukishiro1
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Registered: 2002-9-20 23:52:57
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Why do we require automakers to install airbags in cars and trucks?
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Yeah that is probably true.
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paulg_68
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Registered: 2009-7-27 18:45:54
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Why do we require automakers to install airbags in cars and trucks?
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If the bag itself is $450 I imagine the whole setup is considerably more.
That's a lot of money for some people. Seems like they should be optional.
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ZigmundZag
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Registered: 2002-3-25 23:03:00
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Why do we require automakers to install airbags in cars and trucks?
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As I understand it, the sudden deceleration from the seatbelt in an accident at reasonable speed will still eff you up pretty badly. The airbag is designed to make that a little less traumatic. They're not a perfect solution, but then again neither are seatbelts. There are rare instances where being thrown clear of the car would be preferable.
I do wonder what will be the next automobile mandate, though. On Star? Computer controlled driving?
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Ashmaele
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Registered: 2002-1-15 08:30:50
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Why do we require automakers to install airbags in cars and trucks?
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paulg_68 posted:
If the bag itself is $450 I imagine the whole setup is considerably more.
That's a lot of money for some people. Seems like they should be optional.
A lot of times even in a minor front end collision, when the air bag deploys it shatters the windshield too.
My macroecon teacher at Alabama was using a personal story like that to illustrate how sometimes regulations can affect the marketplace. His daughter had gotten into an accident and instead of it being something he could take care of out of pocket he had to go through the insurance company because the airbag deployed and the windshield had to be replaced (making the accident > $500 more costly than it would have been otherwise).
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Brother_Tempus
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Registered: 2001-1-9 08:07:00
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Ashmaele posted:
Aren't seat belt laws pretty much nationwide now?
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ZigmundZag
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theredkay1
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Registered: 2008-5-16 10:37:09
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SoBaKi
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Registered: 2002-2-26 09:31:13
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Why do we require automakers to install airbags in cars and trucks?
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Ashmaele posted:
Aren't seat belt laws pretty much nationwide now?
I would think insurance companies have a lot to say about the installation of airbags in a car.
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