Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 430 / 539

Los conductores de turismos, ¿están obligados a llevar en su vehículo una rueda de uso temporal y las herramientas indispensables para su cambio?
Are car drivers obliged to carry a temporary-use spare wheel and the tools needed to change it?
- ANo, ya que puede sustituirse por un sistema alternativo que permita la movilidad.No, because it can be replaced by an alternative system that keeps the vehicle mobile.
- BEs obligatorio llevar una rueda de uso temporal, pero no las herramientas para su cambio.A temporary-use spare wheel is compulsory, but not the tools to change it.
- CSí, es un repuesto obligatorio e insustituible que deben llevar todos los turismos.Yes, it is a compulsory spare that cannot be replaced and that all cars must carry.
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Correct answer
- ANo, ya que puede sustituirse por un sistema alternativo que permita la movilidad.No, because it can be replaced by an alternative system that keeps the vehicle mobile.
Explanation
A spare wheel is not compulsory if you carry an alternative system that allows you to continue driving, such as a puncture repair kit or run-flat tyres.
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