Practice question

What is the difference between passive and active restraint systems in vehicles?

  1. They are the same thing
  2. Passive restraints activate automatically (airbags); active restraints require user action (seat belts)
  3. Passive restraints are seat belts; active restraints are airbags
  4. Active restraints work only in frontal crashes

Answer: B — Passive restraints activate automatically (airbags); active restraints require user action (seat belts)

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