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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 156 / 982

¿Se puede circular marcha atrás en cualquier vía?

May you reverse on any road?

  • ANo, solo está permitido en vías interurbanas.No, it is only allowed on interurban roads.
  • BNo, está siempre prohibido en autopistas y autovías.No, it is always prohibited on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías).
  • CSí, el tipo de vía no influye.Yes, the type of road makes no difference.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, está siempre prohibido en autopistas y autovías.No, it is always prohibited on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías).
Explanation

Under Article 80.3 of the RGC, reversing is prohibited on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías). On other roads it is only allowed when it is not possible to go forward or to change direction, or as a complementary manoeuvre, over the minimum distance necessary.

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