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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 528 / 539

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Si los amortiguadores de su turismo están en mal estado, ¿qué puede ocurrir?

If the shock absorbers on your car are in poor condition, what can happen?

  • AQue la dirección se vuelva dura en su accionamiento.The steering may become heavy to turn.
  • BQue la distancia de frenado disminuye en un 40%.The braking distance may decrease by 40%.
  • CLa distancia de frenado aumentará peligrosamente.The braking distance will increase dangerously.
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Correct answer

  • CLa distancia de frenado aumentará peligrosamente.The braking distance will increase dangerously.
Explanation

If the shock absorbers are in poor condition, the tyre is not in constant contact with the road surface, so it bounces slightly when you brake. This increases the braking distance, and the vehicle travels more metres while braking.

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