Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 457 / 691

¿El funcionamiento del airbag puede ocasionar daños si no se lleva puesto el cinturón de seguridad?

Can an airbag going off cause harm if you are not wearing a seat belt?

ASí.Yes.
BNo.No.
Csólo si tienes mal regulado el sillón.Only if your seat is badly adjusted.

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ASí.Yes.

Explanation

Yes: the airbag opens at high speed and is designed to work together with the seat belt. If the occupant is not wearing it, they are thrown forward and hit the bag while it is inflating, which can cause serious injuries.

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