If you don't do this, even the airbag can't save your life! Know what 2, 4 or 6 airbags mean

- Even if your car has 6 airbags, if you don't wear your seat belt, they won't help at the time of an accident.
New delhi date. 17 September 2023, Sunday
Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that it is not mandatory for car companies to provide 6 airbags in cars. He said that according to their choice, customers can buy the car variant with 4 or 6 airbags available in the market. He also said that it is not necessary for car companies to provide 6 airbags in all their models. The central government was to make the rule of 6 airbags mandatory in passenger vehicles from October 1, 2023. However, after Nitin Gadkari's statement, car companies who opposed making the 6-airbag rule mandatory have breathed a sigh of relief.
Car makers say that the rule of 6 airbags will make even the cheapest cars expensive. This will have a very bad effect on their sales. Now after the statement with 6 airbags, the discussion about the safety features of the car has increased among people. Nowadays it is mandatory for car companies to provide two airbags in passenger vehicles. However, the question in the minds of some people is that, does the increase in airbags in the car also increase the safety and is it worth spending more money to buy a car with 4 or 6 airbags? So let us know about it.
Airbags mean better protection
Earlier, airbags were not mandatory in cars. If you have noticed, airbags were not provided in cars older than 10-15 years. However, with increasing demand for better safety features and new regulations for automobiles, cars were mandated to have first one and then two airbags. That means no matter how cheap the car is, you will get two airbags even in its cheapest base variant. On the other hand, if you are willing to spend more money, you can also buy a variant with 4 or 6 airbags.
Safety increases with the number of airbags
The number of airbags tells how safe the car is for you in case of an accident. Most people in India buy cars with 2 airbags. If the accident is minor, dual airbags can also help save lives. Cars with dual airbags have one airbag each for the driver and front passenger while no airbags are available for the rear passengers. While cars with four airbags have airbags for the driver and front passenger along with two rear passengers as well. A car with four airbags also provides protection to rear passengers during an accident. Cars with six airbags have four airbags in the front and rear seats, as well as one in each of the doors. Cars with six airbags ensure complete safety of the passengers sitting inside and the chances of them getting injured during an accident are very less.
Seat belts are also required along with airbags
Even if your car has 6 airbags, if you don't wear your seat belt, they won't help at the time of an accident. It has been seen in many accidents that people have lost their lives due to not wearing seat belts even though the car has 6 airbags. During an accident, the body is thrown rapidly forward. If the seat belt is not fastened during this time, you may die from a severe collision inside the car. In such a situation, even after the airbag deploys, you may feel a strong jolt. Not long ago, the former chairman of Tata Group, Cyrus Mistry, died in a road accident due to the same reason.
Should you buy a car with 6 airbags?
How many airbags you buy in a car depends on your budget and safety outlook. If your budget is high then you should definitely buy a car with 6 airbags. If you mostly drive on the highway then a car with 4 or 6 airbags will be better for you from safety point of view. However, if you mostly drive in nearby areas, a car with two airbags will also suit you.
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