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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 54 / 961

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¿Cómo puede reducir la velocidad de su vehículo?

How can you reduce your vehicle's speed?

  • ASolo con el sistema de frenado.Only with the braking system.
  • BSolo con el motor.Only with the engine.
  • CTanto con el sistema de frenado como con el motor.Both with the braking system and with the engine.
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Correct answer

  • CTanto con el sistema de frenado como con el motor.Both with the braking system and with the engine.
Explanation

Speed can be reduced with the brakes and also with the engine: when you lift your foot off the accelerator or change down a gear, engine braking holds the vehicle back. Combining both, especially going downhill, stops the brakes from overheating and losing effectiveness.

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