Question 1600 · Truck theory test
What is the immediate effect of a head-on collision between two cars at speed?
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Correct answer
All persons in each vehicle are thrown violently forward.
Official explanation
In a head-on collision passengers in both vehicles are propelled forwards, and if they are not wearing seatbelts they may go through the windscreen. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that all passengers under the age of 17 wear seatbelts. Older passengers are themselves responsible for wearing seatbelts.
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- Managing risk · Incidents and Collisions
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