What is the seat belt for?
A)To better reach the vehicle controls.
B)To avoid cervical injuries.
C)To avoid being projected out of the vehicle in the event of an accident.Correct
The seat belt protects the occupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden stop, preventing them from moving inside the vehicle or being thrown out, whether driving at high or low speed.
The seat belt can save our life, so it is vitally important to put it on.
For the belt to offer effective protection, it must be in perfect condition and correctly positioned:
- The chest strap must pass over the collarbone and the centre of the chest.
- The lap strap must be over the pelvis and hip bones. Always below the abdomen.
Even during pregnancy the seat belt is effective.
The submarine effect is one of the greatest risks caused by misuse of the belt. This effect occurs when the belt is unable to retain the driver during an accident and his body slides under the lap strap. To avoid it:
- Do not place anything on the seat (towels, cushions, covers, etc.).
- Adjust the seat and the belt (do not recline the seat excessively or drive seated improperly).
The seat belt can save our life, so it is vitally important to put it on.
For the belt to offer effective protection, it must be in perfect condition and correctly positioned:
- The chest strap must pass over the collarbone and the centre of the chest.
- The lap strap must be over the pelvis and hip bones. Always below the abdomen.
Even during pregnancy the seat belt is effective.
The submarine effect is one of the greatest risks caused by misuse of the belt. This effect occurs when the belt is unable to retain the driver during an accident and his body slides under the lap strap. To avoid it:
- Do not place anything on the seat (towels, cushions, covers, etc.).
- Adjust the seat and the belt (do not recline the seat excessively or drive seated improperly).