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Whilst driving, why might a driver suspect that the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low?

  1. The brakes are unusually sharp.
  2. The brakes feel hard to press.
  3. Correct answerThe brakes feel spongy and soft.
  4. The brakes take longer than usual to release.

Explanation

If the brake pedal feels soft or spongy when pressed, it could indicate that the brake fluid level is low and there is a fault in the system. Each time a driver sets out on a journey, they should test the brakes. If a fault is detected, have it checked by a competent person. Drivers should check brake fluid levels regularly.

Read in Chinese

驾驶时,司机可能会怀疑车辆的制动液液位过低的原因是什么?

  1. 刹车异常灵敏。
  2. 刹车感觉很难踩。
  3. 刹车感觉松软无力。
  4. 刹车释放时间比平时更长。

如果刹车踏板感觉柔软或有弹性,可能表示刹车油液位低且系统存在故障。每次出发前,司机都应测试刹车。如果发现故障,应由专业人士检查。司机应定期检查刹车油液位。

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