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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 462 / 539

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Circular con una presión inferior a la recomendada en los neumáticos:

Driving with tyre pressure below the recommended level:

  • AMejora la adherencia en curvas.Improves grip on bends.
  • BPuede aumentar el consumo de combustible y el desgaste.Can increase fuel consumption and wear.
  • CReduce la distancia de frenado.Reduces the braking distance.
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Correct answer

  • BPuede aumentar el consumo de combustible y el desgaste.Can increase fuel consumption and wear.
Explanation

With low pressure the tyre changes shape more and has more rolling resistance, so fuel consumption goes up and the tyre wears more, especially at the edges. It also makes the vehicle less stable on bends and makes the braking distance longer.

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