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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 7 / 247

Hay hielo en la carretera. ¿Qué debe hacer?

There is ice on the road. What should you do?

  • AConducir en primera marcha, porque es la más corta.Drive in first gear, because it is the lowest.
  • BAcelerar para salir rápidamente.Speed up to get out of it quickly.
  • CConducir con cuidado; frenar y acelerar con suavidad solo cuando sea necesario.Drive carefully; brake and accelerate gently and only when necessary.
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Correct answer

  • CConducir con cuidado; frenar y acelerar con suavidad solo cuando sea necesario.Drive carefully; brake and accelerate gently and only when necessary.
Explanation

On ice there is very little grip: any sudden acceleration, braking or steering can make the vehicle skid. You must drive slowly, in high gears, and accelerate, brake and steer very gently and only when necessary. Speeding up to get out quickly or driving in first gear increases the risk of skidding.

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