Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 284 / 539

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La amortiguación, ¿contribuye a prevenir los accidentes?

Do the shock absorbers help to prevent accidents?

  • ANo, en ningún caso.No, never.
  • BNo, sólo contribuye al confort.No, they only add to comfort.
  • CSí.Yes.
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Correct answer

  • CSí.Yes.
Explanation

Shock absorbers keep the wheels in contact with the ground, giving effective stability, steering and braking: they are an active safety feature that helps to avoid accidents, not only a comfort feature.

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