Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 159 / 1397
¿Qué indica un semáforo en el que se encuentra encendida una luz amarilla fija?
What does a traffic light showing a steady amber light indicate?
- AContinuar la marcha extremando las precauciones y, en ausencia de otras señales, aplicar las normas generales de prioridad.Continue, taking extra care and, if there are no other signs, applying the general right-of-way rules.
- BAcelerar para atravesar la intersección antes de que el semáforo cambie.Speed up to get across the junction before the light changes.
- CDetenerse en condiciones de seguridad, como si se tratase de una luz roja.Stop safely, as if it were a red light.
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Correct answer
- CDetenerse en condiciones de seguridad, como si se tratase de una luz roja.Stop safely, as if it were a red light.
Explanation
A steady amber light requires you to stop just as a red one does, unless when it comes on the vehicle is so close that it cannot stop safely before the traffic light. It is not an invitation to speed up to get across.
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