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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 255 / 961

Un turismo circula en llano. ¿Cuándo necesita más distancia (espacio) para frenar?

A car is travelling on level ground. When does it need more distance (space) to brake?

  • ACuando el vehículo lleva poco peso.When the vehicle is carrying little weight.
  • BCuando el vehículo lleva mucho peso.When the vehicle is carrying a lot of weight.
  • CFrena siempre igual, porque los frenos se adaptan al peso.It always brakes the same, because the brakes adjust to the weight.
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Correct answer

  • BCuando el vehículo lleva mucho peso.When the vehicle is carrying a lot of weight.
Explanation

Braking distance is the distance the vehicle travels from when the driver applies the brake until the vehicle stops. This distance can vary with the speed, the condition of the tyres, suspension and brakes, the vehicle's load, the road conditions and the weather.

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