2011
Airbags
airbags
No. They are fairly recent.
Newer cars are equiped with new safety devices such as airbags, anti lock braking system, and seatbelts. Yes and older cars like my restoration haas no airbags
It's required by law.
Side impact airbags are there to reduce injuries to the head, neck and torso. Like front airbags they deploy instantly on impact. Side airbags deploy from the roof, door panels and seats. Furthermore, like front airbags the side airbags have reduced limb and torso injuries significantly and because of there safety record most new cars are now equipped with side airbags as standard equipment.
1973 Oldsmobile toronado
In the 1950's an airbag system was developed, but in 1954 some government cars came with airbags. In 1988 Chrystler offered the first cars with airbags as standard equipment, but it wasn't until 1994 they were used widely. but they have always had mother in-laws
1995
no
A small pyrotechnic (like gunpowder) charge.