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For most people, the lifesaving benefits of air bags far outweigh the dangers, but if you feel you fall into a high-risk group due to medical or physical reasons, check out some of the following sites for information on air bags and air-bag switches. Perhaps you may even find a way to adjust your driving situation in order to prevent the losing this powerful automotive safety feature. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers a comprehensive page on air bags (and another on "advanced" air bags) that includes the pros and cons of air-bag switches, authorized mechanics that will install the equipment and the required paperwork. If your height is the reason that you want to deactivate an air bag, then check out
the NHTSA's page on simple modifications for small drivers. Another nice source for air-bag information is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. They've got a very clear essay on how to determine if you absolutely need to deactivate your air bags, plus a question and answer section and several QuickTime movies showing air-bag safety tests. You'll also find links to related automotive safety news. Finally, check out the National Safety Council's Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign. In addition to information on air-bag switches, they've also got resources relating to public education, legislation and enforcement
of automotive safety procedures.
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