Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 501 / 961
En condiciones climatológicas adversas, ¿debe aumentarse la distancia de seguridad?
In adverse weather conditions, should the safe distance be increased?
- ASí, en todo caso.Yes, in all cases.
- BNo, nunca.No, never.
- CSí, pero solo de noche.Yes, but only at night.
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Correct answer
- ASí, en todo caso.Yes, in all cases.
Explanation
In adverse weather such as rain, fog, snow or ice, we must increase the safe distance. This is because visibility will be clearly worse than on a clear day, or tyre grip will be affected, making braking distances longer.
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