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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 240 / 247

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Con lluvia intensa, una motocicleta, ¿puede sufrir “aquaplaning”?

In heavy rain, can a motorcycle aquaplane?

  • ANo; solo los turismos pueden sufrir “aquaplaning”.No; only cars can aquaplane.
  • BSolo si la motocicleta lleva sidecarOnly if the motorcycle has a sidecar
  • CSí, especialmente si circula a velocidad elevada.Yes, especially at high speed.
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  • CSí, especialmente si circula a velocidad elevada.Yes, especially at high speed.
Explanation

Aquaplaning affects any vehicle, including motorcycles: if the tyre cannot clear the water, it loses contact with the road surface, and high speed is the main trigger.

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