Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 102 / 247
¿La lluvia afecta el agarre de las ruedas del vehículo en la carretera?
Does rain affect the grip of the vehicle's tyres on the road?
- ANo, el agarre es el mismo que con la carretera seca.No, grip is the same as on a dry road.
- BSí, se agarran más a la carretera.Yes, they grip the road more.
- CSí, se agarran menos a la carretera.Yes, they grip the road less.
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Correct answer
- CSí, se agarran menos a la carretera.Yes, they grip the road less.
Explanation
In rain, the water on the carriageway, and in the first few minutes the mixture of water with dust and oil, reduces tyre grip. The vehicle takes longer to brake and skids more easily, and if the layer of water is thick, aquaplaning can occur.
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