Question 259
What function does the vehicle body serve as a passive safety feature?
- Preventing serious accidents from occurring.
- Protecting the vehicle's occupants in the event of an accident.
- Absorbing the deceleration from braking.
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Correct answer: Protecting the vehicle's occupants in the event of an accident.
The vehicle body absorbs part of the impact energy by deforming and limits damage to the passenger compartment. As a passive safety feature, its function is to protect occupants when an accident occurs.