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Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 322 / 574

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Cuando no se utiliza la baca del vehículo ¿es aconsejable retirarla?

When you are not using the vehicle's roof rack, is it advisable to remove it?

  • ASí, porqué sin la baca ahorro carburante.Yes, because without the roof rack I save fuel.
  • BEs igual, porqué la baca no influye en el consumo.It makes no difference, because the roof rack does not affect fuel consumption.
  • CNo, porqué la baca aumenta la estabilidad del vehículo.No, because the roof rack makes the vehicle more stable.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, porqué sin la baca ahorro carburante.Yes, because without the roof rack I save fuel.
Explanation

Yes. A roof rack, even when empty, increases air resistance and so fuel consumption, especially at high speeds. In addition, when loaded, it raises the centre of gravity and reduces stability, so it is best to remove it when it is not in use.

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