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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 54 / 247

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¿Se puede mejorar la adherencia del vehículo en una zona en la que exista hielo en la calzada?

Can the vehicle's grip be improved in an area where there is ice on the carriageway?

  • ASí, usando cadenas o neumáticos de clavos.Yes, by using chains or studded tyres.
  • BSolo usando cadenas pero nunca neumáticos de clavos, ya que está prohibidos.Only by using chains, never studded tyres, as they are prohibited.
  • CNo, está prohibido circular cuando existe hielo en la calzada.No, driving is prohibited when there is ice on the carriageway.
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  • ASí, usando cadenas o neumáticos de clavos.Yes, by using chains or studded tyres.
Explanation

On ice or snow you may improve grip with anti-skid devices: chains or studded tyres, which increase the tyre's grip on the icy surface.

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