Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 66 / 982

Para incorporarse a la circulación, ¿se puede dar marcha atrás?
To join the traffic, can you reverse?
- ASí, es una de las maniobras en las que está permitido.Yes, it is one of the manoeuvres for which it is permitted.
- BNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
- CSí, pero solo en vías urbanas.Yes, but only on urban roads.
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Correct answer
- ASí, es una de las maniobras en las que está permitido.Yes, it is one of the manoeuvres for which it is permitted.
Explanation
As a general rule, reversing is prohibited, except: if you cannot move forwards, change direction or make a U-turn (there is no limit on the reversing distance for this manoeuvre); and to stop, park or join the traffic, without entering a junction and for a maximum of 15 metres.
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