Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 35 / 247
Cuando llueve, ¿hay que prestar atención a alguna parte de la vía en especial?
When it rains, should you pay attention to any particular part of the road?
- ASí, a los badenes y a las zonas donde pueden formarse charcos.Yes, to dips and to areas where puddles may form.
- BNo, porque conducir bajo la lluvia es peligroso en todas partes.No, because driving in the rain is dangerous everywhere.
- CNo, solo hay que prestar atención cuando haya niños cerca.No, you only need to pay attention when there are children nearby.
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Correct answer
- ASí, a los badenes y a las zonas donde pueden formarse charcos.Yes, to dips and to areas where puddles may form.
When it rains, road conditions can become dangerous, especially in dips and places where puddles can form. This is because of the risk of aquaplaning and because water can hide other dangers or defects in the road. The General Traffic Regulations, in the section on adverse weather, say that drivers must be especially careful when driving on slippery surfaces and in situations where water may splash or be thrown onto other road users. So the correct answer is to pay attention to these specific areas.
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