Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 13 / 247
Al conducir con niebla, ¿influye en la pérdida de adherencia?
When driving in fog, does it affect loss of grip?
- ASí, porque la niebla humedece el asfalto.Yes, because fog makes the road surface wet.
- BNo, nunca.No, never.
- CNo, la niebla solo afecta a la visibilidad.No, fog only affects visibility.
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Correct answer
- ASí, porque la niebla humedece el asfalto.Yes, because fog makes the road surface wet.
Explanation
Fog does not only reduce visibility: the moisture it leaves on the road surface reduces tyre grip, especially if the surface is dirty. That is why in fog you must reduce your speed and increase your safe distance.
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