Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 572 / 574

Transportar equipaje en la baca ...
Carrying luggage on the roof rack...
- AIncrementa la seguridad del vehículo.Makes the vehicle safer.
- BIncrementa el consumo de carburante.Increases fuel consumption.
- CNo tiene incidencia en el consumo de carburante.Has no effect on fuel consumption.
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Correct answer
- BIncrementa el consumo de carburante.Increases fuel consumption.
Explanation
Carrying luggage on the vehicle's roof rack increases fuel consumption. This is because the extra luggage increases air resistance, so the engine has to work harder to keep up speed, especially at high speeds.
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