Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 534 / 539
¿Cuándo se producen más reventones de neumáticos?
When do most tyre blowouts happen?
- AEn verano.In summer.
- BEn invierno, debido a las bajas temperaturas.In winter, because of low temperatures.
- CCuando la calzada está mojada, debido a la lluvia, niebla, etc.When the road is wet because of rain, fog, etc.
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Correct answer
- AEn verano.In summer.
Explanation
Blowouts are more frequent in summer, because the high temperature of the road surface and the air heats the tyre and increases its internal pressure, especially if it is underinflated, overloaded or driven at high speed on long journeys.
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