Question

3. It often happens that the car broke down on the road in daily life and then the driver will move the car to a safer place or call the crane to get it off. Some have suggested that use a normally running car to drag the broken car with a strong rope. Does it work and is it dangerous? Why? [150 words]

Answer 1

Yes, Towing a broken car with a strong rope does work. However, It has its own dangerous sides. There are so many things we need to take care before towing a car. Some ropes may not withstand the strain of several pounds of weight. Now, as we might have observed not all cars are designed to be towed. Some cars have weak front end so towing that car has its own consequences. Moreover, in case of cars with automatic transmission, the transmission may malfunction due to sudden jerks or turns. Taking a turn sharply or too soon may strain the rope.

In case a small rope is used, whenever the car in the front suddenly applies brakes, the car beign towed may loose control. Further, the mass will increase for the car at front means momentum willl also increase and it will be harder to resist any change in motion. On highways, this may pose a serious risk where we have speed limits.