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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 40 / 247

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En esta curva pisa el freno muy fuerte. ¿Hay peligro?

You brake very hard on this bend. Is there any danger?

  • ASí, porque puede reventar alguna rueda.Yes, because a tyre may burst.
  • BNo, porque el vehículo frena mejor.No, because the vehicle brakes better.
  • CSí, porque el vehículo puede derrapar.Yes, because the vehicle may skid.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, porque el vehículo puede derrapar.Yes, because the vehicle may skid.
Explanation

When you brake very hard, the wheels may lock, causing a loss of grip on the road surface, and centrifugal force will make the vehicle tend to go straight on.

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