Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 65 / 247
¿Cómo se recomienda arrancar con un coche cuando la carretera está cubierta de nieve?
How is it recommended to move off in a car when the road is covered in snow?
- AEmpezar en una marcha baja, normalmente la primera.Start in a low gear, usually first.
- BUsar la marcha más alta posible, segunda o tercera.Use the highest possible gear, second or third.
- CUsar la marcha atrás para mayor suavidad.Use reverse gear for smoother movement.
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- BUsar la marcha más alta posible, segunda o tercera.Use the highest possible gear, second or third.
The correct option is to use the highest possible gear, usually second or third, when moving off on a snow-covered carriageway. Higher gears give better traction and control of the vehicle, reducing the risk of skidding. According to the General Traffic Regulations, in adverse conditions such as snow, smooth and controlled driving is recommended, which is achieved by avoiding low gears, as they can cause a sudden increase in power and so make the wheels slip.
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