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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 521 / 539

Ante el reventón de un neumático en marcha, la conducta correcta es:

If a tyre bursts while you are driving, the correct thing to do is:

  • AFrenar bruscamente y girar con fuerza.Brake sharply and steer hard.
  • BSujetar firmemente el volante, levantar el pie del acelerador y detenerse poco a poco.Hold the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator and stop gradually.
  • CAcelerar para estabilizar el coche.Accelerate to stabilise the car.
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Correct answer

  • BSujetar firmemente el volante, levantar el pie del acelerador y detenerse poco a poco.Hold the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator and stop gradually.
Explanation

If a tyre bursts, you must not brake suddenly; keep control of the steering, slow down smoothly and stop in a safe place.

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