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No, because it reduces the effectiveness of the seatbelt.
It is not advisable to drive while wearing a bulky coat, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt. Thick coats can prevent the belt from fitting correctly against the body, creating slack. In the event of an accident, this slack allows the body to move further than is safe before being stopped by the belt, increasing the risk of impact with the steering wheel, windscreen, or dashboard. Additionally, bulky coats can facilitate the submarining effect, a phenomenon in which the body slides underneath the lap belt during an accident. For maximum protection, the belt must be worn snugly directly against the body, with the shoulder belt passing over the collarbone and the centre of the chest, and the lap belt over the pelvis and hip bones.
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Only in winter, to avoid excessive use of the heating.
Yes, because the body is better protected in the event of an accident.
No, because it reduces the effectiveness of the seatbelt.
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