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ZONE DEFORMABLE [1 record]

Record 1 2007-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

A zone either at the front or the rear of the vehicle that protects passengers by absorbing impact energy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Zone située à l'avant [ou] à l'arrière du véhicule [dont la fonction est d'absorber] l'énergie en cas de choc, de manière à ce que la cellule de sécurité de l'habitacle reste intacte.

Spanish

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