Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 178 / 247
Si tenemos que arrancar nuestro vehículo con nieve en la vía, ¿con qué marcha lo haremos?
If you have to move off with snow on the road, which gear should you use?
- ACon una marcha larga.A high gear.
- BCon una marcha corta.A low gear.
- CSiempre con la primera marcha.Always first gear.
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Correct answer
- ACon una marcha larga.A high gear.
On ice or snow, there is a risk that the vehicle will skid. If you use low gears, they deliver too much power and the wheels will simply spin on the ice or snow. If you use high gears, the wheels will not spin as much because they do not get too much power. To move off in snow, use second or third gear so that the wheels do not spin. While driving, try to use the highest gear possible and drive very smoothly. Remember that in these situations braking distance increases considerably, so you must drive carefully and adapt your safe distance accordingly.
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