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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 663 / 961

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Si los amortiguadores no funcionan correctamente, ¿cómo será la distancia de frenado del vehículo?

If the shock absorbers are not working properly, what will happen to the vehicle's braking distance?

  • ASe detendrá antes, disminuyendo la distancia de frenado.It will stop sooner, reducing the braking distance.
  • BSe detendrá más tarde, aumentando la distancia de frenado.It will stop later, increasing the braking distance.
  • CNo afectará a la distancia de frenado.It will not affect the braking distance.
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Correct answer

  • BSe detendrá más tarde, aumentando la distancia de frenado.It will stop later, increasing the braking distance.
Explanation

The job of the shock absorbers is to keep the tyres in contact with the ground for as long as possible. If the shock absorbers are not in good condition, the tyre will bounce in small jumps, so it will lose grip on the road surface and the braking distance will increase.

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