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`Curtain airbags are designed to protect the driver's and passenger's heads in a crash.
`How do they work?
`The curtain airbag activates instantaneously in the event of a side impact crash, deploying from the top of
`the door rails above the side window. They form a cushion between the driver or passenger and the
`window and stay in place if the car rolls over to protect their head.
`IPR 2016-01790
`American Vehicular Sciences
`Exhibit 2025
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`Why do I need them?
`Research conducted in the USA estimates that head protecting airbags can reduce driver deaths in the
`event of a side impact crash by close to 40%*. Without them, in a side impact crash there is little to
`protect your head from striking the side of the car or rigid objects like trees or poles.
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`How are curtain airbags different to other types of airbags?
`Curtain airbags are one type of head protecting side airbag. There are other kinds too, such as
`combination head and torso designs.
`Combination head and torso airbags mostly activate from the seat, but some types deploy from the door,
`offering you good protection to both head and body in side impact crashes. However, combination designs
`are less effective than curtain airbags in rollover crashes.
`Most people have heard of driver airbags (or frontal airbags). While these come as standard in many cars,
`they do not protect you in a side impact crash. Also, side airbags without the combination of head/torso
`design only protect the chest and thorax area, not the head.
`How dangerous are side impact crashes?
`Side impact crashes at intersections account for approximately 22% of all major crash types where people
`are killed or seriously injured.
`Which cars have curtain airbags?
`The availability of curtain airbags has increased significantly. The number of new vehicles sold in Victoria
`with curtain airbags has risen from 24% in 2006 to 64% in early 2011.
`Curtain airbags are available in a range of cars. Demand curtain airbags in your next car.
`Please use the Find My Car Advanced search options to search for cars with curtain airbags
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`*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, (2006) Side Airbags are reducing driver deaths in both cars and
`SUVs. Satus Report Vol. 41, No.8
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