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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 242 / 247

Hay nieve en la calzada. ¿Cómo debe conducir?

There is snow on the carriageway. How should you drive?

  • ADespacio, a la menor velocidad posible.Slowly, at the lowest possible speed.
  • BRápidamente para que no patine el vehículo.Fast, so that the vehicle does not skid.
  • CEn la primera relación de marchas y acelerando a fondo.In first gear, with the accelerator pressed right down.
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Correct answer

  • ADespacio, a la menor velocidad posible.Slowly, at the lowest possible speed.
Explanation

With snow, grip is very low, so you must drive slowly, in high gears and gently with the accelerator, brake and steering. Driving fast or pulling away in first gear with the accelerator pressed right down makes the wheels spin and you lose control of the vehicle.

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