Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 266 / 691
En un accidente, su casco ha recibido un fuerte impacto, ¿puede volver a utilizarlo?
Your helmet took a hard knock in an accident. Can you use it again?
- ANo, porque su estructura puede estar dañada sin que se note externamente.No, because its structure may be damaged without it showing on the outside.
- BSí, salvo que se aprecien daños externos.Yes, unless there is visible damage on the outside.
- CDependerá del material de fabricación.It will depend on the material it is made of.
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Correct answer
- ANo, porque su estructura puede estar dañada sin que se note externamente.No, because its structure may be damaged without it showing on the outside.
Explanation
The helmet may have internal damage that cannot be seen. Even if there is no visible external damage, the helmet's structure could be weakened and not protect you properly in another impact. So it is advisable to replace the helmet as soon as possible after a hard knock.
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