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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 323 / 691

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¿Es recomendable revisar el cinturón de seguridad después de sufrir un accidente?

Is it advisable to check the seat belt after an accident?

  • ANo, es un elemento de seguridad que no debe cambiarse nunca.No, it is a safety feature that must never be changed.
  • BNo, porque se ha probado su eficacia.No, because its effectiveness has been proven.
  • CSí, puede haberse deteriorado el trenzado o los sistemas de anclaje.Yes, the webbing or the anchorages may have been damaged.
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  • CSí, puede haberse deteriorado el trenzado o los sistemas de anclaje.Yes, the webbing or the anchorages may have been damaged.
Explanation

After an accident, you should check the seat belts, because the stress they take in the impact may have stretched or damaged the strap, the webbing or the anchorages. A damaged seat belt may not hold the occupant in the next crash and must be replaced.

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