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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 545 / 961

Si en su vehículo lleva una carga,¿Cómo sera la distancia de frenado?

If your vehicle is carrying a load, what will the braking distance be like?

  • AIgual.The same.
  • BMayor.Longer.
  • CMenor.Shorter.
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Correct answer

  • BMayor.Longer.
Explanation

With a load the vehicle weighs more and has more inertia, so at the same speed it needs more metres to stop. That is why, when you are carrying a load, you must increase your safe distance and brake earlier.

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