Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 74 / 574

Si paramos para efectuar una carga o descarga del vehículo, ¿podremos dejar el motor en marcha bajar del vehículo?

If we stop to load or unload the vehicle, may we leave the engine running and get out of the vehicle?

  • ASí, siempre que dejemos el freno de mano puesto.Yes, as long as we leave the handbrake on.
  • BNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
  • CSí, siempre que no nos alejemos.Yes, as long as we do not go far.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
Explanation

When the driver has to leave the driving seat, they must stop the engine and switch off the ignition, and also leave the parking brake on.

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