VEHICLE AIR BAG AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Question 1

Look for the
words, “Supplement Inflatable Restraints” or “Air Bag,” or the initials ___

Answer 1

SIR, SRS, or SIPS.

Question 2

Seat belt pretensioners are designed to take up slack in the seat belt so that the ___
reduction can start sooner

Answer 2

“G” force

Question 3

Pyrotechnic charge located inside the bag detonates resulting
in the temporary filling of the air bag. Compressed Gas Cylinder: (Mercedes)

Answer 3

Actuating devices:

Question 4

The standard setting is relative to a___mph impact.

Answer 4

35-mph impact.

Question 5

If time permits, wait until the air bag back up system is completely
deactivated. Some vehicles may take up to ___ to deactivate, but most
vehicles take one minute or less

Answer 5

30 minutes

Question 6

“____” recommendation reminds rescue personnel to maintain
approximately ___ inches of clear space between yourself, your equipment and
your patient from the cover of any ‘loaded’ airbag. This safety zone will
minimize your chances of injury should a bag deploy during extrication.

Answer 6

18 inch