Airbags

[liv]

Should airbags come as standard on all cars?

[mbeige]

The answer is obvious. However, one must consider that not all drivers are the same size. Some airbags kasi are "standard" for average builds of drivers. Smaller people may have a higher risk of injury to airbags because they will tend to sit closer to the wheel.

[niky]

They're a good safety device (especially with the new two-stage airbags), but sadly, not all people can afford airbag-equipped vehicles.

It's good, though, that they're finding their way onto cheaper and cheaper vehicles.

[ronw123w124]

I think it should be mandatory that all new cars come with airbags, every driver/passenger on the road is entitled to benefit from safety features such as airbags.

[chr1smj_15]

i think the big answer is .

[Javoy]

I also tend to agree that airbags should be made mandatory (maybe like the seatbelt law). Although doing this will most likely jack up the prices of base models.

[TheShrike]

Should airbags come as standard on all cars?

Duh.

[OTEP]

SRS should AT LEAST be made as an option. At least it gives the consumer the freedom to choose.

In our market, you can't buy airbags alone. Either the model variant has it or doesn't.

[Memphis Raines]

Airbag technology has been around for over 50 years which is why I sometimes can't understand why it has not evolved as a standard safety feature. By now it should be as common as a car radio.

Unfortunately, car manufacturers make it as an optional marketing item for profit.

[cocoy]

thats probably because according to stats for every 20 people it saves its kills 1 person... now i wouldnt want to be that one person statistic.. i do think its a good safety option.. but just because you have it in your car you should neglect the other aspects of driving... which would be defensive driving and preventing having an accident in the first place......