What is the function of a vehicle’s passive safety systems?
Active and passive safety
Explanation
The **passive safety systems** in a vehicle aim to **prevent or reduce the severity of injuries in the event of an accident**. These systems, such as the **airbag**, **seat belt**, and **headrest**, operate automatically to protect the vehicle's occupants.
- **Airbag**: In the event of an accident, its function is to slow down the sudden movement of the body, prevent people from violently hitting parts of the vehicle, and protect the face and eyes from broken glass or other elements that may become detached.
- **Seat belt and headrest**: They help minimize the impact on passengers, thus reducing injuries.
These elements do not prevent an accident from occurring, but they do reduce the consequences for the vehicle's occupants. Therefore, their function is clearly different from that of **active safety systems**, which are designed to prevent accidents.
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