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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 278 / 691

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Si nos disponemos a conducir un vehículo y llevamos puesto un plumón, ¿cómo nos colocaremos el cinturón de seguridad?

If you are about to drive while wearing a down jacket, how should you wear the seat belt?

  • APor encima del plumón, bien sujeto.Over the down jacket, held firmly.
  • BDeberemos quitarnos el plumón ya que el cinturón no sujetaría bien nuestro cuerpo.You should take off the down jacket, because the seat belt would not hold your body properly.
  • CNos lo colocaremos como siempre, no afecta para nada la forma de vestir.As usual; what you wear makes no difference.
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  • BDeberemos quitarnos el plumón ya que el cinturón no sujetaría bien nuestro cuerpo.You should take off the down jacket, because the seat belt would not hold your body properly.
Explanation

For the seat belt to be effective and do its job, it must be an approved type. It must be well anchored, adjusted, close to the body and correctly fastened. A seat reclined too far, or unsuitable cushions or seat covers, can make you slide under the seat belt (submarining). The seat belt must fit closely to the body, so it is important to avoid driving in very bulky clothing, such as a down coat.

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