Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 400 / 961
Para evitar un accidente en caso de una frenada brusca, ¿debe adaptar la velocidad y la distancia de seguridad respecto al vehículo que va delante si conduce una furgoneta cargada?
To avoid a crash if you have to brake sharply, must you adapt your speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front if you are driving a loaded van?
- ASí, el peso de la carga aumenta la distancia de frenado.Yes, the weight of the load increases the braking distance.
- BNo, el peso de la carga no afecta la distancia de frenado.No, the weight of the load does not affect the braking distance.
- CSí, el peso de la carga disminuye la distancia de frenado.Yes, the weight of the load reduces the braking distance.
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- ASí, el peso de la carga aumenta la distancia de frenado.Yes, the weight of the load increases the braking distance.
With more mass there is more energy to absorb when braking, so a loaded van needs more distance to stop. Article 54.1 of the General Traffic Regulations requires you to leave a space that allows you to stop without a collision, taking into account speed, grip and braking conditions.
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