Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 542 / 961
Al mojarse los frenos del vehículo...
When the vehicle's brakes get wet...
- AAumentará la distancia de frenado.The braking distance will increase.
- BDisminuirá la distancia de frenado.The braking distance will decrease.
- CSe producirán chirridos metálicos al frenar.There will be metallic squealing when braking.
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- AAumentará la distancia de frenado.The braking distance will increase.
Rain can have a negative effect on driving and calls for extra care. On a wet road the tyres lose part of their grip. The road becomes very slippery when the first drops fall. To avoid an accident on a wet road, as well as keeping the tyres at the right pressure and with enough tread, you should: - Reduce speed and increase the safe distance (up to double). - Brake earlier and more gently (the braking distance may double). - Test the brakes after driving through a flooded stretch or through puddles (if the brakes get wet, brake several times to dry them). - Take extra care at high speed, because aquaplaning may occur (the tyres cannot clear the layer of water on the road and lose their grip).
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