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Question 4682

Is it advisable to drive with one or more cushions on the seat?

  1. Yes, because the added height improves the driver's field of vision.
  2. No, because it can reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt.
  3. Yes, because the driver sits more comfortably.
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Correct answer: No, because it can reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt.

No. A cushion changes the shape of the seat, which is designed to keep you from sliding. In a crash, your body can slide under the lap belt, which is called submarining. In the image, the driver is sitting on a blue cushion.

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