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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 433 / 691

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¿Para qué sirve el reposacabezas?

What is the head restraint for?

  • APara conducir más cómodo y relajado.To drive more comfortably and relaxed.
  • BPara evitar o disminuir las lesiones de cuello y cervicales.To prevent or reduce neck injuries.
  • CPara evitar que los pasajeros de los asientos posteriores irrumpan en el espacio delantero en caso de accidente.To stop rear-seat passengers from being thrown into the front of the vehicle in an accident.
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Correct answer

  • BPara evitar o disminuir las lesiones de cuello y cervicales.To prevent or reduce neck injuries.
Explanation

The head restraint is very effective in rear-end collisions, because it greatly reduces the injuries caused by the head moving forwards and backwards, which is known as whiplash.

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