Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 171 / 247

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Si al tomar una curva nuestro vehículo derrapa, ¿cómo actuaremos?

If your vehicle skids when taking a bend, what should you do?

  • AHaciendo siempre contra volante, girándolo hacia el lado contrario al que se derrapa.Always countersteer, turning the steering wheel to the side opposite the skid.
  • BMoviendo el volante enérgicamente para que las ruedas directrices vuelvan a tener adherencia.Turn the steering wheel vigorously so that the wheels that steer regain grip.
  • CNo frenaremos nunca.Never brake.
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Correct answer

  • CNo frenaremos nunca.Never brake.
Explanation

If your vehicle skids, one of the main recommendations is not to brake, whether the vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.

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