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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 377 / 539

Si revienta un neumático en autopista, debes:

If a tyre blows out on a motorway (autopista), you must:

  • AFrenar bruscamenteBrake sharply
  • BSujetar firmemente el volante, levantar el acelerador y frenar suavementeHold the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator and brake gently
  • CAcelerar para estabilizarAccelerate to stabilise the vehicle
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Correct answer

  • BSujetar firmemente el volante, levantar el acelerador y frenar suavementeHold the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator and brake gently
Explanation

If a tyre blows out, hold the steering wheel firmly to keep your path, do not brake sharply (it would make the loss of control worse), take your foot off the accelerator so that the engine holds the vehicle back, and brake gently as you slow down.

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