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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 950 / 961

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Circulando con hielo en la calzada la distancia de frenado...

When driving with ice on the road, the braking distance...

  • APodría ser como máximo el doble de la distancia que en seco.could be at most double the distance on a dry road.
  • BPodría llegar a ser 10 veces mayor a la normal.could become 10 times longer than normal.
  • CSería inferior a la recorrida en condiciones normales.would be shorter than in normal conditions.
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  • BPodría llegar a ser 10 veces mayor a la normal.could become 10 times longer than normal.
Explanation

When there is ice on the road, the friction between the tyre and the road is reduced to a minimum, so the braking distance increases a great deal and may become up to 10 times longer. For this reason you must drive with more care and adapt the safe distance to these conditions.

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