Question detail
What is the primary function of a seat belt in a vehicle?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Momentum
Question
- A. To keep the driver awake
- B. To prevent the vehicle from rolling over
- C. To secure passengers and reduce force during a collision
- D. To improve fuel efficiency
Answer
To secure passengers and reduce force during a collision
Explanation
The primary function of a seat belt is to secure passengers in their seats and reduce the forces acting on them during a collision.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Seat Belt Functionality
Students often think that seat belts only restrain passengers without understanding how they increase stopping time and spread forces across the body.
Emphasize that seat belts work by increasing the time over which the passenger comes to a stop, thereby reducing the force experienced by the body during a collision.
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