Although the mandatory wearing of seatbelts significantly reduced fatalities and serious injuries resulting from car accidents, many belted occupants were still suffering injury when their head hit the dash or steering wheel. It is in the prevention of this type of head trauma where the introduction of airbags has played a substantial role. However, it should be noted that airbags are designed to be used in conjunction with a properly worn three-point seatbelt, and without this latter constraint, preventable injuries will continue to occur.
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