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Record 1 1993-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

Drive slowly in hilly areas if your brakes are prone to fade :shift to a lower gear on downhill runs so that engine drag can help the brakes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
CONT

Dans les régions accidentées, conduisez doucement si vos freins ont tendance à surchauffer.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Driving (Road Vehicles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite automobile

Spanish

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