Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 181 / 539
¿En qué situación de las siguientes se produce el efecto Fading?
In which of the following situations does the fading effect occur?
- AFreno pisado durante poco tiempoBrake pressed for a short time
- BFrenado continuado en un largo periodo de tiempoContinuous braking over a long period of time
- CFrenar violentamente en las curvasBraking violently on bends
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Correct answer
- BFrenado continuado en un largo periodo de tiempoContinuous braking over a long period of time
Explanation
Brake fading in a vehicle is caused by the driver braking continuously over a long period of time, which can make the brakes lose effectiveness if they are not used correctly.
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