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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 440 / 539

¿En qué consiste la dirección asistida progresiva?

What is progressive power steering?

  • AA mayor velocidad la dirección es menos dura.The higher the speed, the lighter the steering.
  • BA mayor velocidad la dirección es más dura.The higher the speed, the heavier the steering.
  • CA menor velocidad la dirección es más dura.The lower the speed, the heavier the steering.
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Correct answer

  • BA mayor velocidad la dirección es más dura.The higher the speed, the heavier the steering.
Explanation

Progressive power steering adapts how heavy the steering feels to the vehicle's speed: when the car is stationary or moving very slowly, the effort needed to turn the steering wheel is minimal, but at higher speeds the steering becomes heavier to make control easier.

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