Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 316 / 539
En una bajada, ¿qué debes hacer para que los frenos no se calienten?
On a downhill slope, what should you do to stop the brakes overheating?
- ACambiar a una marcha más alta.Change to a higher gear.
- BCambiar a una marcha más baja.Change to a lower gear.
- CAccionar el freno de mano.Apply the handbrake.
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Correct answer
- BCambiar a una marcha más baja.Change to a lower gear.
Explanation
On long descents you must use engine braking by engaging a lower gear, and help it with the footbrake used intermittently. That way the brakes do not overheat or lose effectiveness; the handbrake is not used to control speed.
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