Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 517 / 691
El casco, ¿se incluye entre los elementos de seguridad?
Is the helmet one of the safety elements?
- ASí, únicamente de la seguridad activa.Yes, of active safety only.
- BSí, de seguridad pasiva.Yes, of passive safety.
- CNo, puesto que no es un dispositivo del vehículo.No, because it is not a device of the vehicle.
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Correct answer
- BSí, de seguridad pasiva.Yes, of passive safety.
Explanation
The helmet is a passive safety element: it does not prevent the accident, but it reduces the severity of head injuries when one happens. Active safety is what helps avoid the accident, such as the brakes or the tyres.
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