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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 134 / 691

¿Es aconsejable utilizar el cinturón de seguridad con mucha ropa de abrigo?

Is it advisable to wear the seat belt over a lot of warm clothing?

  • ANo, ya que disminuye la eficacia del cinturón.No, because it reduces the effectiveness of the seat belt.
  • BSí, porque la ropa amortigua los golpes.Yes, because the clothing cushions the impacts.
  • CSí.Yes.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, ya que disminuye la eficacia del cinturón.No, because it reduces the effectiveness of the seat belt.
Explanation

Thick warm clothing stops the seat belt fitting closely to the body, so in a crash the body moves further before it is held and the belt is less effective. That is why it is best to take off your coat before you start driving.

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