Question 3781
One of the functions of the vehicle's chassis and body is...
- their basically aesthetic function.
- to protect the vehicle's occupants.
- to replace the seat belts and airbags.
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Correct answer: to protect the vehicle's occupants.
The body protects the occupants in a crash. Its front and rear sections crumple and absorb much of the impact energy, while the passenger compartment keeps its shape. In the image, the front end of the gray car is destroyed, but the passenger compartment is still intact. Even so, it does not replace the seat belt or airbags, which slow your body down inside the car.