Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 60 / 534

Si nuestro vehículo se avería circulando por la autopista, ¿podremos circular por el arcén izquierdo?

If our vehicle breaks down while we are on the motorway (autopista), may we drive on the left-hand hard shoulder?

  • ANo, los turismos no pueden circular por el arcén.No, cars may not drive on the hard shoulder.
  • BNo, deberemos circular por el arcén derecho.No, we must drive on the right-hand hard shoulder.
  • CSí, cuando la avería ocurra mientras se circula por el carril izquierdo.Yes, when the breakdown happens while driving in the left-hand lane.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, deberemos circular por el arcén derecho.No, we must drive on the right-hand hard shoulder.
Explanation

If we break down on a motorway (autopista), we may never drive on the left-hand hard shoulder, although we could stop there if necessary.

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