Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 342 / 691

La cinta torácica del cinturón de seguridad, ¿dónde ha de colocarse?

Where should the diagonal (chest) strap of the seat belt go?

  • ADebe pasar sobre la clavícula, a medio camino entre el hombro y el cuello, pasando por el centro del pecho.Over the collarbone, halfway between the shoulder and the neck, across the middle of the chest.
  • BPor debajo del brazo, a la altura de la cintura.Under the arm, at waist height.
  • CApoyada sobre el hombro.Resting on the shoulder.
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Correct answer

  • ADebe pasar sobre la clavícula, a medio camino entre el hombro y el cuello, pasando por el centro del pecho.Over the collarbone, halfway between the shoulder and the neck, across the middle of the chest.
Explanation

The diagonal strap must not be placed over the neck or the shoulder. If it is placed over the shoulder, it can slip off during a crash and greatly reduce the belt's effectiveness.

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