Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 314 / 574
Si lleva a un pasajero en la motocicleta, debe tener en cuenta que...
If you carry a passenger on your motorcycle, you must bear in mind that...
- Ala distancia de frenado aumenta.the braking distance increases.
- Bdebe conducir más rápido.you must ride faster.
- Cla distancia de frenado disminuye.the braking distance decreases.
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- Ala distancia de frenado aumenta.the braking distance increases.
Under the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) and the Traffic and Road Safety Code, braking distance depends on the mass of the vehicle and on road conditions. When a motorcycle carries a passenger, the total weight increases, which increases the inertia that the braking system has to overcome. In addition, the centre of gravity shifts, and the distribution of the load over the rear wheel can reduce braking grip, making the stopping distance longer. That is why the correct answer is that the braking distance increases.
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