This is a Public Service announcement

You'll never even see your airbags until they save your life.  But are
they working?  This is the most important question you will ever ask
yourself.  You'll never know that answer until you test those airbags.

Here's how you do it. First you need to find a friend or neighbor who
also wants to test their airbags too.  Just explain to all your
friends the importance of airbag testing and you will easily get a
volunteer.  

Both you and your selected volunteer friend must drive both your
vehicles to a deserted road, large empty parking lot, or a flat farm
field without large bumps or rocks.  When you reach your chosen
destination, one of you must drive to the right, the other to the
left.  Momentarily stop your cars and be sure you are about 100 years
apart with the headlights of both vehicles pointing toward the other
vehicle.  

Grab your cellphone and call your friend in the other car.  Tell them
to start their engine and on the count of three, put the gas pedal to
the floor. (if you dont have cellphones, just wave three times).

Finally the actual test.
Both vehicles must accelerate as fast as possible toward the other
vehicle.  Be sure you crash head on.  Upon crashing, the airbags
should activate in both vehicles.  If they do activate, you know
they're working properly.  If they did not activate, it's time for
replacement.

Caution: Be sure both parties are wearing your seatbelts when you
perform this test.

This test has been approved by the United States Department of
Transportation, and by President George W. Bush.