Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 73 / 691
¿Cuál es la función principal de la carrocería en un turismo?
What is the main function of the bodywork of a car?
- AProporcionar comodidad a los ocupantes del vehículo.To make the occupants comfortable.
- BProteger a los ocupantes del vehículo y proporcionar una estructura resistente.To protect the occupants and provide a strong structure.
- CMejorar la estética del automóvil.To make the car look better.
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- BProteger a los ocupantes del vehículo y proporcionar una estructura resistente.To protect the occupants and provide a strong structure.
A car's bodywork has several important functions, but its main one is to protect the occupants in a collision or other accident. It is designed to absorb and spread the energy of the impact, reducing the risk of serious injury. As well as its safety role, the bodywork also provides a strong structure that helps keep the vehicle intact in various situations, such as driving on uneven ground or in bad weather.
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