Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 277 / 691

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¿Podrán utilizarse reguladores de presión, pinzas, en el cinturón de seguridad?

May pressure regulators (clips) be used on the seat belt?

  • ANo, porque anulan los efectos del cinturón.No, because they cancel out the effects of the seat belt.
  • BSí, porque la conducción es más cómoda.Yes, because driving is more comfortable.
  • CSí, en el supuesto que el cinturón nos quede muy apretado.Yes, if the seat belt is very tight on us.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, porque anulan los efectos del cinturón.No, because they cancel out the effects of the seat belt.
Explanation

Clips reduce the pressure of the seat belt, so in an accident the belt gives more before it locks, and its protective effect is reduced or even cancelled out.

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