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Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 78 / 150

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Para ahorrar carburante, ¿dónde se debe cargar el equipaje?

To save fuel, where should luggage be carried?

  • AEn el maletero.In the boot.
  • BEn la baca.On the roof rack.
  • CEn el maletero o en la baca, es indistinto.In the boot or on the roof rack; it makes no difference.
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Correct answer

  • AEn el maletero.In the boot.
Explanation

A load on the roof rack increases aerodynamic drag and therefore fuel consumption, and it also raises the centre of gravity. In the boot it hardly affects aerodynamics.

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