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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 46 / 1397

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Hay un semáforo rojo a la izquierda y otro verde a la derecha. ¿Qué semáforo debe obedecer si quieres continuar recto?

There is a red traffic light on the left and a green one on the right. Which traffic light must you obey if you want to go straight on?

  • AEl semáforo verde, porque le permite el paso.The green traffic light, because it lets you through.
  • BEl semáforo verde, porque está a la derecha.The green traffic light, because it is on the right.
  • CEl semáforo rojo, porque está a la izquierda y quiere seguir recto.The red traffic light, because it is on the left and you want to go straight on.
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  • CEl semáforo rojo, porque está a la izquierda y quiere seguir recto.The red traffic light, because it is on the left and you want to go straight on.
Explanation

If there are traffic lights or road signs showing different instructions on the right and on the left, those who intend to turn left or go straight on must only obey the ones immediately to their left. Those who intend to turn right will obey the sign on the right.

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