Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 343 / 961

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¿Cuál es el límite que tiene el frenado de un vehículo?

What is the limit of a vehicle's braking?

  • AEl número de pasajeros a bordoThe number of passengers on board
  • BLa velocidad máxima del vehículoThe vehicle's maximum speed
  • CLa adherencia del neumático con el sueloThe grip between the tyre and the road
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Correct answer

  • CLa adherencia del neumático con el sueloThe grip between the tyre and the road
Explanation

The braking force can increase until it equals the grip force, so the limit of a vehicle's braking is the grip between the tyre and the ground or road surface you are driving on.

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