Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 328 / 691

¿Es eficaz el air-bag en caso de que los ocupantes del vehículo no utilicen el cinturón de seguridad?

Is the airbag effective if the vehicle's occupants do not wear a seat belt?

  • ANo, y puede provocar lesiones graves.No, and it can cause serious injuries.
  • BSí, pero solo para el conductor.Yes, but only for the driver.
  • CSí.Yes.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, y puede provocar lesiones graves.No, and it can cause serious injuries.
Explanation

The seat belt and the airbag are designed to work together, so if the vehicle's occupants do not wear a seat belt, the airbag inflating can injure them.

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