Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 60 / 247

Circulando por una pendiente descendente, ¿cuándo frenará peor nuestro automóvil?

Driving downhill, when will our vehicle brake worse?

AIgual, la carga no influye en la frenada.The same, the load does not affect braking.
BCuando circule cargado.When it is loaded.
CCuando circule sin carga.When it is not loaded.

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BCuando circule cargado.When it is loaded.

Explanation

If the vehicle is loaded, it weighs more, so the force of gravity and the kinetic energy built up in the vehicle are greater, and it is harder to brake than when it is not loaded.

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