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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 246 / 691

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¿Qué función tiene la carrocería como elemento de seguridad pasiva?

What is the function of the bodywork as a passive safety feature?

  • AAbsorber la deceleración de las frenadas.To absorb the deceleration of braking.
  • BProteger a los ocupantes del vehículo en caso de accidente.To protect the vehicle's occupants in an accident.
  • CEvitar que se produzcan accidentes graves.To prevent serious accidents.
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  • BProteger a los ocupantes del vehículo en caso de accidente.To protect the vehicle's occupants in an accident.
Explanation

The function of a vehicle's bodywork as a passive safety system is to absorb energy in an impact, protecting the occupants' bodies in an accident. Also, in a frontal crash, the bodywork keeps the engine and other parts in place so that they do not enter the passenger compartment.

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