Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 72 / 961
¿En qué caso la distancia de detención es mayor?
In which case is the stopping distance longer?
- ACuando la carretera está mojada.When the road is wet.
- BCuando la carretera está seca.When the road is dry.
- CCuando hay viento lateral.When there is a crosswind.
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Correct answer
- ACuando la carretera está mojada.When the road is wet.
Explanation
Stopping distance is the distance a vehicle needs to stop completely after the driver perceives a danger. It varies with the condition of the road surface: when the road is wet, tyre grip is reduced, which increases the stopping distance. So the stopping distance is longer when the road is wet.
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