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Question 1584

If you place the lap portion of the seat belt over your abdomen…

  1. It can cause serious internal injuries in an accident.
  2. The seat belt works effectively.
  3. Driving is more comfortable and safer.
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Correct answer: It can cause serious internal injuries in an accident.

The lap belt must rest over the pelvic bones. If placed over the abdomen, it can compress soft tissue and cause serious internal injuries in a crash.

DGT, Manual II: Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial, edición 2026