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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 308 / 691

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¿Cuál de las siguientes es una de las principales funciones del airbag en caso de accidente?

Which of the following is one of the main functions of the airbag in an accident?

  • AEvitar el efecto submarino.Preventing submarining.
  • BReducir el riesgo de heridas en la cara producidas por fragmentos de cristal procedentes del parabrisas.Reducing the risk of facial injuries from pieces of glass from the windscreen.
  • CEvitar que la columna de dirección golpee al conductor.Stopping the steering column from hitting the driver.
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  • BReducir el riesgo de heridas en la cara producidas por fragmentos de cristal procedentes del parabrisas.Reducing the risk of facial injuries from pieces of glass from the windscreen.
Explanation

The airbag cushions the impact of the head and face against the steering wheel, the dashboard and pieces of glass from the windscreen. Submarining is prevented by a correctly positioned seat belt, not by the airbag.

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