Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 19 / 691

En relación al uso del cinturón de seguridad, una embarazada...
Regarding seat belt use, a pregnant woman...
- Asiempre está exenta de utilizarlo porque es peligroso para el feto.is always exempt, because it is dangerous for the foetus.
- Bdebe utilizarlo, salvo exención médica expresa.must wear it, unless she has an express medical exemption.
- Cpuede no utilizarlo si le dificulta los movimientos para conducir.may choose not to wear it if it makes it hard to move while driving.
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Correct answer
- Bdebe utilizarlo, salvo exención médica expresa.must wear it, unless she has an express medical exemption.
Explanation
Pregnancy does not exempt you from wearing a seat belt: correctly positioned, it protects both mother and foetus. The lap strap must go below the bump, over the hip bones, and the diagonal strap between the breasts. Only a woman with a medical exemption certificate is exempt.
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