Why should drivers always ensure that heavy luggage in a station wagon or hatchback is strapped down?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Unsecured cargo can breach the rear seat backrest and crush passengers in a crash
- Step 1: Cargo restraint in hatchbacks/estates. Step 2. In a head-on impact, unsecured heavy cargo flies forward with tremendous force, smashing through seatbacks into occupants. Answer: Unsecured cargo can breach the rear seat backrest and crush passengers in a crash. Why not the others: Cargo weight inside does not affect aerodynamics; fuel supply is unaffected; camera is outside.
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