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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 206 / 961

A 100 km/h se rompe el freno de pie. ¿Cómo puedes detener el vehículo?

At 100 km/h the footbrake fails. How can you stop the vehicle?

  • ASolo con el freno de mano.Only with the handbrake.
  • BBajando marchas y, al final, usando el freno de mano.By changing down through the gears and, at the end, using the handbrake.
  • CPisar varias veces el pedal del embrague y el pedal del freno.By pressing the clutch pedal and the brake pedal several times.
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Correct answer

  • BBajando marchas y, al final, usando el freno de mano.By changing down through the gears and, at the end, using the handbrake.
Explanation

If the service brake fails, you must reduce speed with engine braking, changing down through the gears progressively, and use the handbrake at the end and carefully so as not to lock the wheels. Pulling it at 100 km/h could cause a skid.

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