Which of the following circumstances may indicate bad technical condition of a passenger car?
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Correct answer
B. Traces of leakages of operating fluids in the place of parking.
Explanation
Traces of fluid leaks left at the parking place may indicate poor technical condition of the car - answer B. Colourless exhaust fumes (A) are normal, and a red charging light before starting the engine (C) is an ordinary check of the warning lights, and it goes out after the engine is started.
A stain under the car is a sign that something is leaking: a dark and greasy one indicates engine or gearbox oil, a green, pink or orange one - coolant, and a yellowish and slippery one - brake fluid. A loss of brake fluid or oil may end in a failure while driving. The Road Traffic Act requires the vehicle to be maintained so that using it does not endanger safety - after noticing a stain, you check the fluid levels and go to a garage.
Legal basis: Art. 66 para. 1 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)