Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 510 / 982

Para realizar operaciones de carga y descarga, ¿se deberá parar el motor del vehículo?
When loading and unloading, must the vehicle's engine be switched off?
- ASí, siempre.Yes, always.
- BSí, cuando el conductor tenga que dejar su puesto.Yes, when the driver has to leave the driver's seat.
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Correct answer
- BSí, cuando el conductor tenga que dejar su puesto.Yes, when the driver has to leave the driver's seat.
Explanation
When the driver has to leave the driver's seat, they must switch off the engine and disconnect the starting system, leave the parking brake on and, if on a slope, also leave a gear engaged.
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