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Question 1071

From a road safety perspective, the function of the chassis and body is to…

  1. Improve aerodynamics to promote economical driving.
  2. Protect pedestrians if they are struck.
  3. Absorb the maximum amount of energy produced in an accident.
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Correct answer: Absorb the maximum amount of energy produced in an accident.

The structure absorbs much of the impact energy by deforming, while limiting deformation of the passenger compartment to protect the occupants.

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