Question 3809
In the event of an accident, when the seat belt is slack even though it is fastened...
- it will not affect its effectiveness if it is positioned correctly.
- you will travel a greater distance and may hit the steering wheel or the windshield.
- nothing will happen, since the important thing is to wear it fastened.
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Correct answer: you will travel a greater distance and may hit the steering wheel or the windshield.
If the seat belt is loose, it takes longer to restrain you. Your body moves farther forward before the belt slows it down, and you could hit the steering wheel or windshield. Besides being fastened, it must fit snugly against your body. In the image, the driver pulls the belt away from his chest, leaving it loose.