Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 402 / 574

La diferencia entre un remolque y un semirremolque es que el semirremolque:

The difference between a trailer and a semi-trailer is that the semi-trailer:

  • ANo existe tal diferencia.There is no such difference.
  • BApoya parte de su peso sobre el vehículo tractor.Rests part of its weight on the towing vehicle.
  • CSiempre es más ligero.Is always lighter.
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Correct answer

  • BApoya parte de su peso sobre el vehículo tractor.Rests part of its weight on the towing vehicle.
Explanation

A semi-trailer is coupled to the tractor unit so that part of its mass rests on it; a trailer spreads its weight over its own axles.

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