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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 98 / 247

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Circular con niebla, ¿influye en la pérdida de adherencia?

Does driving in fog contribute to loss of grip?

  • ASí, puesto que la niebla humedece el asfaltoYes, because fog makes the road surface damp.
  • BNo, la niebla afecta solo a la falta de visibilidad.No, fog only affects visibility.
  • CNo, nunca.No, never.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, puesto que la niebla humedece el asfaltoYes, because fog makes the road surface damp.
Explanation

Fog also reduces the grip of the tyres on the carriageway, as it makes the road surface damp. On a wet carriageway the tyres lose grip, increasing the distance needed to stop, so we will reduce speed and increase the safe distance. Always brake gently to avoid locking the wheels.

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