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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 183 / 247

Circula por una carretera en la que, debido a la niebla, el pavimento está húmedo y resbaladizo. ¿Cómo debe conducir?

You are driving on a road where, because of fog, the surface is wet and slippery. How should you drive?

  • ADe forma dinámica y a una velocidad alta, para evitar que las ruedas patinen.Dynamically and at high speed, to stop the wheels from skidding.
  • BDe forma suave, sin movimientos bruscos; aumentando la distancia de seguridad y reduciendo la velocidad.Smoothly, without sudden movements, increasing the safe distance and reducing speed.
  • CDe la misma manera que cuando la calzada está seca, ya que los neumáticos no pierden adherencia.The same way as on a dry carriageway, as the tyres do not lose grip.
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Correct answer

  • BDe forma suave, sin movimientos bruscos; aumentando la distancia de seguridad y reduciendo la velocidad.Smoothly, without sudden movements, increasing the safe distance and reducing speed.
Explanation

When the road surface is wet from fog, tyres grip less, so you must drive smoothly, without sudden braking or steering, reduce speed and increase the safe distance. Your speed must suit the weather and road conditions (Article 45 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC)).

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 45las condiciones meteorológicas, ambientales y de circulaciónRead the full rule

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