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How far should your chest be from the steering wheel to reduce airbag injury risk?

โœ“ ANSWER

At least 10 inches

An airbag deploys explosively, and sitting at least 10 inches back lets it inflate before you reach it.

All the options

  1. โœ“At least 10 inches
  2. โœ—As close as possible for control
  3. โœ—Exactly 2 inches
  4. โœ—Distance does not matter with a seat belt

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