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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 175 / 961

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En caso de lluvia intensa, ¿es recomendable aumentar la distancia de seguridad y reducir la velocidad?

In heavy rain, is it advisable to increase the safe distance and reduce speed?

  • ASí; mejora el agarre de los neumáticos, pero no es recomendable reducir la velocidad.Yes; it improves tyre grip, but reducing speed is not advisable.
  • BNo; al reducir la velocidad mayor es la proporción de agua en el asfalto.No; when you reduce speed, there is more water on the road surface.
  • CSí; ya que la adherencia es menor y, por consiguiente, la distancia de frenado aumenta.Yes; because grip is lower and, as a result, the braking distance increases.
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  • CSí; ya que la adherencia es menor y, por consiguiente, la distancia de frenado aumenta.Yes; because grip is lower and, as a result, the braking distance increases.
Explanation

In heavy rain, the grip between tyre and road decreases and the braking distance increases, so you must reduce your speed and increase the safe distance. There is also a risk of aquaplaning.

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