Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 405 / 539
Si los amortiguadores de su vehículo están en mal estado...
If your vehicle's shock absorbers are in poor condition...
- AAumenta peligrosamente la distancia de frenado.The braking distance increases dangerously.
- BDisminuye la distancia de frenado.The braking distance decreases.
- CNo influye en la distancia de frenado.It does not affect the braking distance.
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Correct answer
- AAumenta peligrosamente la distancia de frenado.The braking distance increases dangerously.
Explanation
If the shock absorbers are in poor condition, the vehicle's grip on the road surface is reduced, so the braking distance will increase: more metres will be covered while we are braking.
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