Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 164 / 247
¿Se puede mejorar la adherencia del vehículo en una zona donde haya hielo en la calzada?
Can you improve the vehicle's grip in an area where there is ice on the carriageway?
- ASí, usando cadenas o neumáticos con clavos.Yes, by using chains or studded tyres.
- BSolo usando cadenas, pero nunca neumáticos con clavos, ya que están prohibidos.Only by using chains, but never studded tyres, as they are prohibited.
- CNo, está prohibido circular cuando hay hielo en la calzada.No, driving is prohibited when there is ice on the carriageway.
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Correct answer
- ASí, usando cadenas o neumáticos con clavos.Yes, by using chains or studded tyres.
Explanation
On ice you may drive with care and improve grip by using chains or other authorised anti-skid devices, or special tyres such as studded tyres. Driving on ice is not prohibited, and chains are only compulsory when signs say so.
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