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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 95 / 539

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Si mientras circula se le pincha una rueda, ¿qué debe hacer?

If you get a puncture while driving, what must you do?

  • AContinuar circulando hasta llegar al taller más próximo.Keep driving until you reach the nearest garage.
  • BInmovilizar rápidamente el vehículo fuera de la calzada o en lugar seguro.Quickly bring the vehicle to a stop off the carriageway or in a safe place.
  • CDetener el vehículo rápidamente en cualquier lugar y abandonarlo.Stop the vehicle quickly anywhere and leave it.
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  • BInmovilizar rápidamente el vehículo fuera de la calzada o en lugar seguro.Quickly bring the vehicle to a stop off the carriageway or in a safe place.
Explanation

With a punctured wheel the vehicle loses stability and braking ability, so you must stop it as soon as possible off the carriageway or in a safe place. Driving on ruins the tyre and makes the risk worse.

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