Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 39 / 982

¿Está prohibido cambiar de sentido en autopistas y autovías?

Is it prohibited to make a U-turn on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías)?

  • ASí, excepto en los lugares habilitados para ello.Yes, except at places provided for it.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, siempre.Yes, always.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, excepto en los lugares habilitados para ello.Yes, except at places provided for it.
Explanation

Under Article 79.1 of the General Traffic Regulations, U-turns are prohibited on motorways and dual carriageways, except at places provided for that purpose. Elsewhere, to change direction you must take an exit and use the interchanges.

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