Safety cushion
As the special equipment on Audi 80 there can be a safety cushion that can be distinguished on a steering wheel of other form, than usually, with the big power absorbing plate. Under it there is an inflatable pillow working at road accident thanks to ignition of a small amount of solid fuel. Ignition happens at collision at a speed at least 18 km/h to a rigid barrier or is comparable higher speed at collision of two cars. How strong was collision, it is noted by the starting block located ahead under the central console. The starting block starts "an ignition tablet" in a steering wheel.
By the way, the safety cushion protects only in combination with seat belts, but cannot replace them at all. It protects only from the injuries of the head caused by a rim of a steering wheel.
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