Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 220 / 247

En caso de nieve en la calzada, ¿con qué marcha nos pondremos en movimiento?
If there is snow on the carriageway, which gear should you move off in?
- ACon la primera marcha.In first gear.
- BCon la más larga posible.In the highest gear possible.
- CCon la marcha hacia atrás.In reverse gear.
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Correct answer
- BCon la más larga posible.In the highest gear possible.
Explanation
To stop the wheels from spinning when you move off, keep the steering wheel straight and use the highest gear possible: between first and second, choose second gear.
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