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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 165 / 247

¿Una motocicleta puede sufrir el efecto aquaplaning?

Can a motorcycle be affected by aquaplaning?

  • ANo, el aquaplaning solamente se produce en los turismos.No, aquaplaning only happens to cars.
  • BSí, especialmente cuando se circula a velocidad muy reducida.Yes, especially when riding at very low speed.
  • CSí.Yes.
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Correct answer

  • CSí.Yes.
Explanation

One of the most dangerous effects of rain is aquaplaning. When the tyre tread cannot clear away all the water, the tyre loses contact with the road surface and slides, floating on the water, and the driver loses control of the vehicle. The higher the speed, the more likely this is to happen. Any type of vehicle can aquaplane.

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