Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 782 / 961
La distancia de frenado de un vehículo cargado es...
The braking distance of a loaded vehicle is...
- Amayor que cuando circula sin carga.longer than when it is driven without a load.
- Bmenor que cuando circula sin carga.shorter than when it is driven without a load.
- Cigual que cuando circula sin carga.the same as when it is driven without a load.
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Correct answer
- Amayor que cuando circula sin carga.longer than when it is driven without a load.
Explanation
A loaded vehicle weighs more and has more inertia, so at the same speed it needs more metres to stop. In addition, the load can change the weight distribution and stability when braking, so you must increase your safe distance.
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