Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 157 / 982

Conduciendo un turismo, ¿es correcto rebasar un semáforo para vehículos estando en fase verde, si previsiblemente puede quedar detenido sobre un paso de peatones obstruyéndoles el paso?

When driving a car, is it correct to go past a traffic light showing green if you are likely to end up stopped on a pedestrian crossing, blocking pedestrians?

  • ASí, porque es la dirección que deseo tomar.Yes, because it is the direction I want to take.
  • BSí, porque la señal esta en verde.Yes, because the light is green.
  • CNo.No.
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Correct answer

  • CNo.No.
Explanation

Even if the traffic light is green, you must not enter a junction or a pedestrian crossing if it is likely that the vehicle will end up stopped there, blocking crossing traffic or pedestrians. You must wait until there is space to get out.

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