Question 1310
The submarining effect occurs when…
- The head restraint is incorrectly adjusted.
- The seat belt cannot properly restrain the body during a crash, and the body slides underneath it.
- The distance from the airbag is incorrect.
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Correct answer: The seat belt cannot properly restrain the body during a crash, and the body slides underneath it.
If the seat belt does not restrain an occupant properly, their body may slide under the lap belt during a crash. This sliding is known as submarining.