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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 204 / 247

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En caso de ser necesario utilizar cadenas para circular sobre nieve, ¿dónde deben colocarse?

If you need to use chains to drive on snow, where must they be fitted?

  • AUna a cada lado del eje directriz.One on each side of the steering axle.
  • BUna a cada lado del eje motriz.One on each side of the drive axle.
  • CTodas en el mismo lado del vehículo.All on the same side of the vehicle.
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Correct answer

  • BUna a cada lado del eje motriz.One on each side of the drive axle.
Explanation

Snow chains or other approved devices must be fitted on the driving wheels, which receive the engine's power. This gives the traction needed to move forward on snow or ice. Fitting them on the wrong axle can make the vehicle lose control or not have enough grip. 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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