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What effect can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicle?

  1. It can trigger the release of the airbags.
  2. It can cause an electrical short-circuit.
  3. It can increase fuel consumption.
  4. Correct answerIt can cause the vehicle to "bounce" in an unstable manner.

Explanation

A worn shock absorber can seriously affect the control of the vehicle especially on uneven surfaces or when cornering and can cause unnecessary wear and tear on tyres. It may increase stopping distance by not keeping the tyres in proper contact with the road under harsh braking.

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磨损的减震器会对车辆产生什么影响?

  1. 它可以触发安全气囊的释放。
  2. 它可能导致电气短路。
  3. 这可能会增加燃油消耗。
  4. 这可能导致车辆以不稳定的方式“弹跳”。

磨损的减震器会严重影响车辆的控制,特别是在不平坦的路面或转弯时,并可能导致轮胎不必要的磨损。它可能会因为在紧急制动时无法保持轮胎与路面的良好接触而增加制动距离。