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Old Nov 27, 2017 | 5:17 am
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It is an air bag.

They're required because the space between you and the seat in front is so great that in an accident your head wouldn't properly hit the seat and slow the whiplash effect.
https://www.amsafe.com/airbag-systems/seatbelt-airbag/
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