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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 133 / 961

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Si mientras circula con su vehículo comienza a nevar, ¿debe extremar la precaución y reducir la velocidad?

If it starts to snow while you are driving, must you take extra care and reduce your speed?

  • ANo, solamente cuando nieve de forma copiosa.No, only when it is snowing heavily.
  • BSí, y en el caso de realizar frenadas y aceleraciones lo haré de forma suave y progresiva.Yes, and I will brake and accelerate smoothly and gradually.
  • CSí, y, obligatoriamente, pondré las cadenas.Yes, and I must fit snow chains.
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  • BSí, y en el caso de realizar frenadas y aceleraciones lo haré de forma suave y progresiva.Yes, and I will brake and accelerate smoothly and gradually.
Explanation

In snow, grip decreases and braking distance increases, so you must reduce speed from the start and brake, accelerate and steer smoothly and gradually. Snow chains are only compulsory when signs require them or the road conditions make them necessary, not as soon as it starts to snow.

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