Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 326 / 691
Para usar correctamente el cinturón de seguridad:
To use the seat belt correctly:
- ANo debe colocar nada en el asiento, para evitar el efecto submarino.You should not put anything on the seat, to avoid submarining.
- BSi es necesario, puede poner un cojín en el asiento para que el cinturón quede a la altura adecuada.If necessary, you can put a cushion on the seat so that the belt is at the right height.
- CNo debe desconectar el airbag, porque el cinturón de seguridad sigue siendo obligatorio aunque el vehículo tenga airbag.You should not deactivate the airbag, because the seat belt is still compulsory even if the vehicle has an airbag.
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Correct answer
- ANo debe colocar nada en el asiento, para evitar el efecto submarino.You should not put anything on the seat, to avoid submarining.
Explanation
A cushion or any object under the occupant moves the lap strap up above the pelvis. In a crash, the body can slide under the belt (submarining) and the strap presses on the abdomen. The seat must be left clear, and the belt must sit low across the hips.
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