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Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 87 / 574

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Circulando por una autovía, un vehículo destinado al transporte de mercancías peligrosas sufre una avería. ¿Está permitido que un turismo lo remolque?

While travelling on a dual carriageway (autovía), a vehicle carrying dangerous goods breaks down. Is a car allowed to tow it?

  • ASí, pero no está permitido remolcarlo más de 100 km.Yes, but it is not allowed to tow it for more than 100 km.
  • BNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
  • CSí, pero solamente hasta el taller más cercano.Yes, but only as far as the nearest garage.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation

According to the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) and Royal Decree 97/2014 on the transport of dangerous goods, towing vehicles that carry dangerous goods is prohibited. This is because these vehicles are subject to strict safety rules owing to the risks they pose. The rules state that only designated and approved vehicles may carry out the transport of these goods, so towing by a car is not allowed, which keeps the roads safe.

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