Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 94 / 247
Con la lluvia se forma una capa de agua que crea un mayor peligro por...
Rain forms a layer of water that creates greater danger because of...
- ALa posible falta de adherencia de los neumáticos al pavimento.The possible lack of grip between the tyres and the road surface.
- BEl calentamiento de los frenos al mojarse.The brakes heating up when they get wet.
- CNo se crea ningún peligro por que el agua refrigera los neumáticos y frenan mejor.It does not create any danger, because the water cools the tyres and they brake better.
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- ALa posible falta de adherencia de los neumáticos al pavimento.The possible lack of grip between the tyres and the road surface.
On a wet carriageway the tyres lose grip, increasing the distance needed to stop (the braking distance can double), so we will reduce speed and increase the safe distance. Always brake gently to avoid locking the wheels. Take extra care at high speed, as aquaplaning can occur (the tyres cannot clear the layer of water on the carriageway and lose grip).
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