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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 82 / 691

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¿Es recomendable la utilización de los reposacabezas en todos los asientos de un turismo?

Is it advisable to use head restraints in all seats of a car?

  • ANo, es un elemento que puede ser perjudicial para la seguridad de los ocupantes.No, they can be harmful to the occupants' safety.
  • BSí, puede evitar lesiones graves en la zona cervical.Yes, they can prevent serious neck injuries.
  • CNo, al ser un elemento decorativo.No, because they are only decorative.
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  • BSí, puede evitar lesiones graves en la zona cervical.Yes, they can prevent serious neck injuries.
Explanation

The head restraint is an important passive safety feature that can greatly reduce the chance of neck injuries. Adjusting it correctly is vital, in both the front and the rear seats: - The top edge of the head restraint must be between the top of the head and eye level. - There should be no gap between the driver's head and the head restraint, or as small a gap as possible, never more than 4 cm.

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