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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 205 / 247

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¿Cómo se sugiere iniciar la conducción en un turismo cuando la calzada está cubierta de nieve?

What is the recommended way to move off in a car when the carriageway is covered in snow?

  • AIniciando en la marcha más corta, generalmente la primera.Starting in the lowest gear, usually first.
  • BUtilizando la marcha más alta posible, segunda o tercera.Using the highest gear possible, second or third.
  • COptando por la marcha atrás para una mayor suavidad.Choosing reverse gear for more smoothness.
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  • BUtilizando la marcha más alta posible, segunda o tercera.Using the highest gear possible, second or third.
Explanation

When there is snow on the carriageway, to move off without the vehicle losing grip and skidding, use the highest gear possible (2nd or 3rd), with the wheels straight, releasing the clutch slowly and accelerating gently and evenly. In this situation, 1st gear will make the vehicle skid because it sends too much force to the wheels.

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