Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 238 / 539

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Si los amortiguadores están en mal estado, ¿qué puede ocurrir?

If the shock absorbers are in poor condition, what can happen?

  • AQue aumente peligrosamente la distancia de frenado.The braking distance can increase dangerously.
  • BQue disminuya la distancia de frenado.The braking distance can decrease.
  • CQue aumente la distancia de reacción.The reaction distance can increase.
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Correct answer

  • AQue aumente peligrosamente la distancia de frenado.The braking distance can increase dangerously.
Explanation

If the shock absorbers are in poor condition, the tyre loses contact with the road surface when braking and bounces slightly, so the braking distance increases.

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