Where is the driver’s side airbag mounted in a vehicle without side airbags?

The correct answer is that the driver’s side airbag is mounted in the steering wheel of a vehicle without side airbags. This location is designed for optimal safety in the event of a frontal collision. When a crash occurs, the airbag deploys to provide a cushion for the driver, helping to mitigate injuries by absorbing some of the impact force.

Mounting the airbag in the steering wheel allows it to come directly in front of the driver upon deployment, which is critical for protecting the head and upper body during a collision. This design choice has been standardized in automotive safety, ensuring that airbags can deploy rapidly and effectively while the driver is seated in a typical driving position.

The other options, while relevant to vehicle safety and airbag systems, do not represent the common location for the driver's side airbag in vehicles lacking side airbags. The dashboard typically accommodates passenger-side airbags or may have other safety features. The seat might contain side airbags in vehicles equipped with them, but without side airbags, it does not serve as a location for the driver's airbag. Lastly, the column shroud, which covers the steering column and houses various controls and components, is not designed to house an airbag in the case of frontal airbags either. The steering wheel remains the