Question 8000
Can you lose control of the vehicle if you drive with the shock absorbers in poor condition?
- Yes, because the vehicle may lean excessively when taking curves.
- No, but gear changes will be made with greater difficulty due to the vehicle's oscillations.
- Yes, since the braking distance will decrease, especially when the road surface is in poor condition or wet.
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Correct answer: Yes, because the vehicle may lean excessively when taking curves.
Yes. With worn shock absorbers, the body rocks on curves and may lean too much, and the wheels lose grip. The car may stray from your intended path. Braking distance also increases rather than decreases.