Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 165 / 691
La instalación del airbag en un vehículo, ¿sustituye la obligación de utilizar el cinturón de seguridad?
Does having an airbag in the vehicle replace the obligation to wear a seat belt?
- ASí, porque evita el impacto del conductor y pasajeros contra los elementos del vehículo.Yes, because it stops the driver and passengers from hitting parts of the vehicle.
- BSí, porque evita lesiones en el cabeza y cuello.Yes, because it prevents head and neck injuries.
- CNo, porque actúa complementando la protección que ofrece el cinturón de seguridad.No, because it complements the protection given by the seat belt.
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Correct answer
- CNo, porque actúa complementando la protección que ofrece el cinturón de seguridad.No, because it complements the protection given by the seat belt.
Explanation
The correct answer is that the airbag complements the seat belt, because the airbag and the seat belt work together to give the best possible protection. The seat belt keeps the occupants in place, while the airbag gives extra protection in an impact.
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