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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 198 / 247

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En caso de ser obligatorio el uso de cadenas, ¿en qué ruedas deberán instalarse?

If chains are compulsory, on which wheels must they be fitted?

  • AEn las ruedas delanteras siempre.Always on the front wheels.
  • BEn las ruedas directrices.On the steering wheels.
  • CEn las ruedas motrices.On the driving wheels.
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Correct answer

  • CEn las ruedas motrices.On the driving wheels.
Explanation

Snow chains or other approved devices must be fitted on the driving wheels, which receive the engine's power. The driving wheels can be either the front wheels (front-wheel drive vehicles) or the rear wheels (rear-wheel drive vehicles).

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