Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 89 / 247
Si hay charcos de agua en la calzada…
If there are puddles on the carriageway...
- ANo es aconsejable tomar ninguna precaución.It is not advisable to take any precautions.
- BDebe moderar la velocidad.You must reduce your speed.
- CDebe acelerar para atravesarlos lo antes posible.You must accelerate to get through them as quickly as possible.
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Correct answer
- BDebe moderar la velocidad.You must reduce your speed.
Explanation
On puddles the tyre may lose contact with the road surface (aquaplaning): reducing speed lets the tread clear the water and helps you keep control of the steering and brakes.
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