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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 101 / 539

¿Podremos usar el motor del vehículo como freno?

May we use the vehicle's engine as a brake?

  • ANo, el motor únicamente impulsa el vehículo.No, the engine only drives the vehicle forward.
  • BSí.Yes.
  • CSolo en vehículos con cambio automático.Only in vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
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Correct answer

  • BSí.Yes.
Explanation

We may use the engine to get a braking effect. Low gears hold the vehicle back more than high gears.

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