Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 272 / 1397

En un paso a nivel el semáforo muestra una luz roja intermitente y no hay barreras bajadas. ¿Qué te obliga a hacer?

At a level crossing, the traffic light shows a flashing red light and the barriers are not down. What does it require you to do?

  • APasar con precaución porque intermitente significa solo precauciónGo through with caution, because flashing only means caution
  • BDetenerme, porque la luz roja intermitente en un paso a nivel obliga a parar igual que una roja fijaStop, because a flashing red light at a level crossing requires you to stop just like a steady red light
  • CReducir la velocidad sin llegar a detenermeReduce speed without stopping
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Correct answer

  • BDetenerme, porque la luz roja intermitente en un paso a nivel obliga a parar igual que una roja fijaStop, because a flashing red light at a level crossing requires you to stop just like a steady red light
Explanation

At level crossings, a flashing red light requires you to stop; it is not the same as a flashing amber light, which means caution.

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