Question 5633
On a day with very low outside temperatures, is it correct to drive while wearing a coat?
- Yes, to avoid feeling cold and, in addition, it protects the occupant in the event of a crash.
- No, because in the event of a crash it reduces the effectiveness of the seat belt and the pretensioner.
- Yes, to avoid feeling cold, which can make us distracted.
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Correct answer: No, because in the event of a crash it reduces the effectiveness of the seat belt and the pretensioner.
No. A thick coat keeps the seat belt away from your body. In a crash, you move forward before the belt restrains you, making the belt and its pretensioner less effective. Take off your coat before buckling up and turn on the heat. In the image, the driver is wearing her seat belt over a down jacket.