What is considered passive safety?
Active and passive safety
Explanation
**Passive safety** refers to the elements of the vehicle that help **minimize damage** in the event of an accident. These devices operate automatically and are designed to protect the vehicle's occupants and other road users.
- **Seatbelt**: Keeps passengers in place during an impact, reducing the risk of serious injuries.
- **Airbags**: These are air bags that inflate rapidly in the event of a collision, protecting passengers from direct impacts against the steering wheel, dashboard, or other parts of the vehicle.
- **Headrests**: Help prevent neck injuries, especially in rear-end collisions.
These elements do not prevent an accident from occurring, but they do **reduce the consequences** of it, protecting the vehicle's occupants. Therefore, passive safety is considered to be that which minimizes damage in the event of an accident.
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