Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 566 / 691

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Los cinturones de seguridad, ¿son eficaces para prevenir lesiones?

Are seat belts effective in preventing injuries?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, pero sólo cuando se conduce a poca velocidad.Yes, but only when driving at low speed.
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Correct answer

  • ASí.Yes.
Explanation

The seat belt is the most effective passive safety system: it cuts the risk of death or serious injury by about half. It protects at any speed, including in town and in low-speed impacts.

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