Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 509 / 691

¿El airbag protege si las personas no usan el cinturón de seguridad?

Does the airbag protect people who are not wearing a seat belt?

  • ANo. Puede causar lesiones graves.No. It can cause serious injuries.
  • BSí, solo para el conductor.Yes, only the driver.
  • CSí.Yes.
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Correct answer

  • ANo. Puede causar lesiones graves.No. It can cause serious injuries.
Explanation

The airbag is designed to work together with the seat belt and does not replace it. In an accident, if the passenger is not wearing their belt, the airbag can cause serious injuries, because the person will move forward without being held back by the belt. This can lead to an excessive impact against the airbag or uncontrolled movement inside the vehicle. Spanish traffic rules require all occupants of the vehicle to wear a seat belt. Not wearing it significantly increases the risk of serious injuries, even if the airbag goes off.

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