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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 192 / 539

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En una bajada, ¿qué hay que hacer para que no se calienten los frenos?

On a downhill stretch, what should you do to stop the brakes from overheating?

  • APoner una velocidad más larga.Change to a higher gear.
  • BPoner una velocidad más corta.Change to a lower gear.
  • CPoner el freno de mano.Put the handbrake on.
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Correct answer

  • BPoner una velocidad más corta.Change to a lower gear.
Explanation

On a long or steep downhill stretch, to stop the brakes from overheating through repeated use (known as the fading effect), it is advisable to change down to a lower gear to make use of the vehicle's engine braking.

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