Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 296 / 691
No abrocharse el cinturón de seguridad, ¿es peligroso?
Is it dangerous not to fasten your seat belt?
- ANo, porque tiene pocas ventajas y muchos inconvenientes.No, because it has few advantages and many disadvantages.
- BSí, porque en caso de accidente puede suceder que las lesiones producidas sean más graves.Yes, because in an accident the injuries may be more serious.
- CEn tráfico urbano no, debido a las bajas velocidades a las que circula.Not in urban traffic, because of the low speeds.
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Correct answer
- BSí, porque en caso de accidente puede suceder que las lesiones producidas sean más graves.Yes, because in an accident the injuries may be more serious.
Explanation
Not fastening your seat belt is dangerous: in a crash, the body keeps moving at the speed the vehicle was travelling and hits the inside of the vehicle or is thrown out. Even at urban speeds, injuries can be serious, which is why it is compulsory on all roads.
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