Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 63 / 691

Si nuestro vehículo está dotado de ABS, en una frenada de emergencia...

If your vehicle has ABS, in an emergency stop...

  • Adesembragamos a la vez que pisamos el freno.you press the clutch (disengage it) at the same time as you press the brake.
  • Bembragamos a la vez que pisamos el freno.you release the clutch (engage it) at the same time as you press the brake.
  • Cfrenamos fuertemente y al final desembragamos.you brake hard and press the clutch only at the end.
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Correct answer

  • Adesembragamos a la vez que pisamos el freno.you press the clutch (disengage it) at the same time as you press the brake.
Explanation

If your vehicle has ABS brakes, in an emergency stop it is advisable to press the clutch (disengage it) at the same time as you press the brake fully. This stops the engine from stalling and the ABS from stopping working.

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