Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 637 / 691

¿Qué distancia mínima de seguridad debe haber entre el pecho del conductor y el volante con airbag?

What minimum safe distance should there be between the driver's chest and a steering wheel with an airbag?

AAl menos 25 centímetros.At least 25 centimetres.
BAl menos 10 centímetros.At least 10 centimetres.
CNo importa la distancia si se lleva el cinturón abrochado.The distance does not matter if you are wearing your seat belt.

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AAl menos 25 centímetros.At least 25 centimetres.

Explanation

The airbag opens at more than 250 km/h in milliseconds; sitting closer than 25 cm can cause serious injuries from the direct impact.

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