Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 79 / 534

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¿Para qué sirve el carril de deceleración?

What is the deceleration lane for?

  • APara que circulen los vehículos lentos.For slow vehicles to travel in.
  • BPara adelantar por la derecha.For overtaking on the right.
  • CPara reducir la velocidad al salir de una autopista.For reducing speed when leaving a motorway (autopista).
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Correct answer

  • CPara reducir la velocidad al salir de una autopista.For reducing speed when leaving a motorway (autopista).
Explanation

The deceleration lane lets you leave the motorway (autopista) by reducing speed once you are out of the main lane, without braking sharply or obstructing those who continue on the road.

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