Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 156 / 839

Al conducir, ve que se aproxima una ambulancia con la sirena y las luces encendidas. Debe tener en cuenta que...

While driving, you see an ambulance approaching with its siren and lights on. You must bear in mind that...

  • ADebe dejarle paso, apartándose a la derecha o deteniéndose si es necesario.you must let it through, moving over to the right or stopping if necessary.
  • BDebe mantener su marcha sin variarla, porque la ambulancia le adelantará.you must keep driving without changing anything, because the ambulance will overtake you.
  • CSolo debe dejarle paso si circula por una vía urbana.you only need to let it through if you are in a built-up area.
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Correct answer

  • ADebe dejarle paso, apartándose a la derecha o deteniéndose si es necesario.you must let it through, moving over to the right or stopping if necessary.
Explanation

Under Article 69 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), as soon as you notice the signals of a priority vehicle, you must take appropriate steps to let it through, normally moving over to the right or stopping if necessary, on any type of road. Do it calmly and without sudden manoeuvres.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 69apartándose normalmente a su derecha o deteniéndose si fuera precisoRead the full rule

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