Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 214 / 982

Si quiero incorporarme a la circulación efectuando marcha atrás, ¿qué precauciones debo tomar?
If I want to join the traffic by reversing, what precautions must I take?
- ANo recorrer una distancia mayor de 15 metros.Not reverse more than 15 metres.
- BIncorporarme aunque invada un cruce de vías.Join the traffic even if I enter a junction.
- CNo recorrer más de 40 metros.Not reverse more than 40 metres.
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- ANo recorrer una distancia mayor de 15 metros.Not reverse more than 15 metres.
As a general rule, reversing is prohibited, except in the following cases, as an exception and always over the minimum distance necessary: 1. As a manoeuvre that complements stopping, parking or joining traffic. In this case, you may not reverse more than 15 metres or enter a junction. 2. When it is not possible to move forwards or to change direction or make a U-turn. In this case there is no limit on the reversing distance, and you may even enter a junction if necessary. Reversing is prohibited on dual carriageways (autovías) and motorways (autopistas).
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