What is the function of a vehicle's passive safety?

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To understand vehicle safety, we must distinguish between two key concepts: Active Safety (or Primary): Elements intended to prevent the accident from happening (brakes, tires, lighting, steering, ABS). Passive Safety (or Secondary): Elements designed to reduce physical consequences for occupants once the accident has already occurred or is inevitable (seatbelt, airbag, headrest, crumple zones, helmet). Therefore, the correct answer is the one that reduces damage if an accident occurs. The option suggesting 'preventing it from happening' refers to active safety.

What is the function of a vehicle's passive safety?

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