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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 659 / 961

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Circulando a 100 km/h se rompe el freno de pie. ¿Cómo se puede detener el vehículo?

You are driving at 100 km/h and the foot brake fails. How can you stop the vehicle?

  • ACon el freno de mano solamente.With the handbrake only.
  • BPoniendo velocidades más cortas y al final con el freno de mano.By changing down to lower gears and finally using the handbrake.
  • CPisando varias veces el pedal del embrague y el pedal del freno.By pressing the clutch pedal and the brake pedal several times.
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Correct answer

  • BPoniendo velocidades más cortas y al final con el freno de mano.By changing down to lower gears and finally using the handbrake.
Explanation

Take your foot off the accelerator and let engine braking reduce the speed (together with rolling resistance). You can increase engine braking by changing down to lower gears and, if necessary, using the handbrake, but always smoothly and gradually.

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