Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 187 / 247
Si hay charcos en la calzada...
If there are puddles on the carriageway...
- AReduzca la velocidad en cualquier caso.Reduce speed in any case.
- BAcelere para atravesarlos lo antes posible.Speed up to get through them as quickly as possible.
- CNo se recomienda tomar ninguna precaución.No precautions are recommended.
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Correct answer
- AReduzca la velocidad en cualquier caso.Reduce speed in any case.
Explanation
When you drive through a puddle at high speed, the tyre cannot clear the water and aquaplaning can occur; you may also splash other road users and affect the brakes. So when you see puddles, reduce speed before reaching them and go through without braking or steering sharply.
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