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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 99 / 539

Ante el reventón de un neumático delantero a velocidad de crucero, lo correcto es:

If a front tyre blows out at cruising speed, the right thing to do is:

  • AFrenar a fondo de inmediato y girar el volante con fuerza.Brake hard immediately and turn the steering wheel firmly.
  • BSujetar firme el volante, no frenar bruscamente y reducir la velocidad poco a poco.Hold the steering wheel firmly, do not brake sharply and reduce speed gradually.
  • CAcelerar para estabilizar el vehículo.Accelerate to stabilise the vehicle.
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Correct answer

  • BSujetar firme el volante, no frenar bruscamente y reducir la velocidad poco a poco.Hold the steering wheel firmly, do not brake sharply and reduce speed gradually.
Explanation

If a tyre blows out, hold the steering wheel firmly, do not brake suddenly and reduce speed gradually.

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