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Originally Posted by arun_josie
(Post 3561323)
The airbag trigger is based on the driver seat belt. If the driver is not wearing seat belt then both the airbags will not deploy. If driver seat belt is ON then both the airbag gets deployed. Not sure if this differs for other cars. There is also an option to turn off the airbag in Linea/Punto. |
Originally Posted by niv26
(Post 3561024)
Attachment 1301105 Excuse the telugu write up. This seems near Kurnool, Bangalore-Hyderabad highway. It seems the car is Duster with airbags (based on alloys), or may not, and all passengers dead. No wonder, Duster got 3 star safety rating in Europe. The news is from eenadu/hyderabad edition (today). so sad.. |
Originally Posted by ajmat
(Post 3561499)
I am not sure if this is true, anyway, a lot of people of shut the seat belt warning sign off, strap the belt around the seat and sit on the belt. |
Originally Posted by khoj
(Post 3561555)
IMHO the seat belt / airbag deployment are not related at all except that if one is not wearing a seat belt then the airbag will not be as effective as it could be. Infact it could be dangerous if driver/passenger was too close to the airbag as it deployed(controlled explosion) Even when belted many people suffer air bag burns. |
An airbag is a Secondary Restraint System. It will deploy when the primary system i.e. the seatbelt is being used. |
Originally Posted by khoj
(Post 3561555)
IMHO the seat belt / airbag deployment are not related at all except that if one is not wearing a seat belt then the airbag will not be as effective as it could be. Infact it could be dangerous if driver/passenger was too close to the airbag as it deployed(controlled explosion) Even when belted many people suffer air bag burns. |
The option to switch off the bag is usually for the passenger bag and this is available in quite a few vehicles. |
Originally Posted by arun_josie
(Post 3561682)
Airbag/Seat belt link is discussed in the below thread as well, http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...tml#post772673 Here is a quote from this thread, Also, earlier this year when I met with an accident, I was alone but both the airbags got deployed. When I checked with MASS they said that both the airbag triggers are initiated from the driver seat belt. |
Originally Posted by pisthpeeps
(Post 3562896)
This is what an idiot driving Innova did to me in a 6 lane highway yesterday night while i was driving with my wife and two kids. I was on the middle lane doing 80 and this Innova came behind and started flashing headlights. The lanes on my left and right was empty and no other vehicles in vicinity. I thought he would take the right or left lane and hence i stuck to my lane. There he comes and hits me around my cars left front wheel and merrily goes without stopping. Luckily the hit was not very severe otherwise we would have lost control and may even have jumped the median. I gave a chase and caught him after 2 kms. I flashed my lights and honked but he did not stop. This chasing continued for 2 kms after which it started raining and i thought its not wise to chase him with my family in car and the time being past 9:30pm. We have noted his number. He took a left and vanished. At one point i was driving parallel with him honking and shouting to stop. The driver did not even turn. There was a passenger in the last row and he didnt even bother to look back while i flashed my lights. Now i need to spend from my pocket for no mistake of mine. Any use in complaining in any Chennai traffic police site? What would be the approximate cost to fix the damage in a body shop? Attachment 1301907 |
Originally Posted by pisthpeeps
(Post 3562896)
This is what an idiot driving Innova did to me in a 6 lane highway yesterday night while i was driving with my wife and two kids. I was on the middle lane doing 80 and this Innova came behind and started flashing headlights. The lanes on my left and right was empty and no other vehicles in vicinity. I thought he would take the right or left lane and hence i stuck to my lane. There he comes and hits me around my cars left front wheel and merrily goes without stopping. Luckily the hit was not very severe otherwise we would have lost control and may even have jumped the median. I gave a chase and caught him after 2 kms. I flashed my lights and honked but he did not stop. This chasing continued for 2 kms after which it started raining and i thought its not wise to chase him with my family in car and the time being past 9:30pm. We have noted his number. He took a left and vanished. At one point i was driving parallel with him honking and shouting to stop. The driver did not even turn. There was a passenger in the last row and he didnt even bother to look back while i flashed my lights. Now i need to spend from my pocket for no mistake of mine. Any use in complaining in any Chennai traffic police site? What would be the approximate cost to fix the damage in a body shop? Attachment 1301907 |
Originally Posted by sjcherian
(Post 3563223)
Sorry to hear about this. The fastest course of action would be to talk to your ASS about getting it fixed under insurance. (Usually they will not ask for any FIR from the police for hit and run - you can say you couldn't see the number as it was raining and the vehicle took off). Even if you try going to the police station cops will ask you to file a claim with insurance. Someone who can brazenly hit another vehicle and drive away without stopping will not be the type who will pay for your cars repairs and with a few calls to the cops can easily turn things around so that you are at fault where you have to pay for the damages to his vehicle as well. Such accidents are the reasons to have front and rear DVR system and cameras installed. Maybe with video proof something could have been done. I hate saying this (am all for going after the culprit but as of right now it is your+familys word against his) but best would be to get the car fixed through insurance and not spend time on any other wild goose chase. Its a loss to you but luckily you and family are unhurt. |
Originally Posted by pisthpeeps
(Post 3562896)
This is what an idiot driving Innova did to me in a 6 lane highway yesterday night while i was driving with my wife and two kids. I was on the middle lane doing 80 and this Innova came behind and started flashing headlights. The lanes on my left and right was empty and no other vehicles in vicinity. I thought he would take the right or left lane and hence i stuck to my lane. There he comes and hits me around my cars left front wheel and merrily goes without stopping. Luckily the hit was not very severe otherwise we would have lost control and may even have jumped the median. I gave a chase and caught him after 2 kms. I flashed my lights and honked but he did not stop. This chasing continued for 2 kms after which it started raining and i thought its not wise to chase him with my family in car and the time being past 9:30pm. We have noted his number. He took a left and vanished. At one point i was driving parallel with him honking and shouting to stop. The driver did not even turn. There was a passenger in the last row and he didnt even bother to look back while i flashed my lights. Now i need to spend from my pocket for no mistake of mine. Any use in complaining in any Chennai traffic police site? What would be the approximate cost to fix the damage in a body shop? |
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