What is the main purpose of the airbag?

What is the main purpose of the airbag?
A)None — it is a decorative element.
B)To reduce fuel consumption.
C)To prevent, in the event of an accident, the vehicle's occupants from striking the components of the car.Correct
The airbag inflates and deflates in thousandths of a second upon impact, protecting the vehicle's occupants from deceleration forces and preventing the body from striking the interior of the vehicle. There are various types of airbag; the most common are the front driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, and roof or curtain airbags.