Topic: Right of way · Nº 55 / 403

Si dos vehículos se encuentran de frente en un tramo de gran pendiente y están obligados a cederse el paso, ¿cuál de los dos tiene prioridad?

If two vehicles meet head-on on a steep stretch of road and one of them has to give way, which one has right of way?

  • AEl que circula en sentido ascendente.The one going uphill.
  • BEl que circula en sentido descendente.The one going downhill.
  • CEl más pesado.The heavier one.
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Correct answer

  • AEl que circula en sentido ascendente.The one going uphill.
Explanation

On a steep stretch, with a gradient of at least 7%, the vehicle going uphill has right of way.

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