Question 8083
In an accident, what is the term for the body sliding under the lap belt portion of the seat belt caused by improper use of the seat belt?
- Whiplash effect.
- Butterfly effect.
- Submarining.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Submarining.
It’s called submarining. If the strap is loose or incorrectly positioned, your body slides under the lap belt in a crash, you can hit the steering wheel, and your knees can hit the dashboard. Whiplash is the sudden back-and-forth movement of the neck.