How do faulty shock absorbers affect a ride on a moped?
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Correct answer
B. They may result in an accident.
Explanation
This question is about the effect of faulty shock absorbers on riding a moped. They may lead to an accident - answer B.
Shock absorbers damp the vibrations of the suspension springs, so that the wheels stay in constant contact with the road surface. When they are worn, a wheel bounces after hitting a bump and loses contact with the roadway for a moment - during this time it does not transfer braking or steering force. The two-wheeler begins to "float" on bends, bounces on an uneven road, and the braking distance becomes longer. That is why answers A and C, which say there is no effect on safety, are wrong - this is not just a matter of comfort. The Road Traffic Act requires a vehicle to be kept in a condition that does not endanger safety. If your moped keeps rocking for a long time after going over a speed bump, or oil is leaking from a shock absorber, take it for repair.
Legal basis: Art. 66 para. 1 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)