Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 335 / 691
El cinturón de seguridad debe ir…
The seat belt must be worn…
- ASobre el abdomen para que sea realmente eficaz..Over the abdomen so that it is really effective.
- BBien ceñido para evitar el efecto submarino.Tight, to prevent submarining.
- CHolgado para que la conducción sea cómoda y no aparezca la fatiga.Loose, so that driving is comfortable and you do not get tired.
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Correct answer
- BBien ceñido para evitar el efecto submarino.Tight, to prevent submarining.
Explanation
The seat belt must fit tightly against the body. If it is loose, in a collision the body slides under the lap belt (submarining) and serious injuries result; the lap belt must rest on the pelvic bones, not on the abdomen.
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