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Question 1517

Using clips to hold the seat belt in place…

  1. Is necessary as a complement to the airbag in vehicles equipped with one.
  2. Is advisable because it reduces the pressure of the belt on the chest.
  3. Is dangerous because it reduces the belt's effectiveness.
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Correct answer: Is dangerous because it reduces the belt's effectiveness.

Clips create slack in the seat belt and reduce its protective ability. To be effective, the belt must fit snugly against the body.

DGT, Manual II: Cuestiones de seguridad vial, edición 2026