About a year ago a was driving a 97' F-150 regular cab truck. I was driving to a parts store that was just 5 miles away. I have a bad habbit of not wearing my seatbelt especially when I am not going very far.
I was cruising at 55 mph and noticed a new Tahoe coming towards me in the other lane. I seen that he is slowing down and he turned on his left blinker. Right as I was about to go by him he squeels the tires and pulls right out in front of me. I T-boned the Tahoe and didnt even have a chance to hit the breaks.
I nailed a 4 door Tahoe at 55mph, a split second before impact I thought I am dead. When we hit I felt my body flying towards the dash, I was met half way by an airbag that cushioned the blow dramatically. I had a few burns from the air bag and a bloody nose. I jumped out of the truck to see if the other guy was ok he was out cold. Me and him both walked away with minor injuries.
To give you an idea of the violence of the impact all 4 of the Tahoes tires were knocked of the rims. If you cross your arms across your chest that is how the frame rails looks that were sticking out 4 feet in front of the truck.
I know I should of been wearing my seat belt but I wasnt. There is no doubt in my mind that the airbag saved my life.
JMO.
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