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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 165 / 1397

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¿Esta señal prohíbe efectuar un cambio de dirección?

Does this sign prohibit turning?

  • ANo, solamente prohíbe adelantar.No, it only prohibits overtaking.
  • BSí, prohíbe adelantar y efectuar un cambio de dirección.Yes, it prohibits overtaking and turning.
  • CNo, pero prohíbe adelantar y efectuar un cambio de sentido.No, but it prohibits overtaking and making a U-turn.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, pero prohíbe adelantar y efectuar un cambio de sentido.No, but it prohibits overtaking and making a U-turn.
Explanation

The sign in the picture prohibits overtaking. It does not prohibit turning right or left, but under article 79.1 of the General Traffic Regulations U-turns are prohibited on all stretches where overtaking is prohibited, unless expressly authorised.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 79.1en todos los tramos de la vía en que esté prohibido el adelantamiento, salvo que el cambio de sentido esté expresamente autorizadoRead the full rule

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