Question 6074
When driving, placing a towel on the seat...
- can contribute to the submarining effect.
- is recommended, especially in summer, to protect the seat.
- poses no danger.
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Correct answer: can contribute to the submarining effect.
A towel changes the seat's grip, which is designed to keep you from slipping. In a crash, your body can slide under the lap portion of the seat belt. This is the submarining effect. In the image, the driver is sitting on a towel.