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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 293 / 1397

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Esta señal advierte al conductor de que en un tramo de autopista o autovía:

This sign warns the driver that on a stretch of motorway (autopista) or dual carriageway (autovía):

  • AExiste riesgo de accidentes por alcances debido a que los camiones circulan más despacio en pendientes ascendentes.There is a risk of rear-end collisions because lorries travel more slowly on uphill gradients.
  • BSe prohíbe la circulación de vehículos pesados en todo el tramo indicado.Heavy vehicles are prohibited along the whole stretch indicated.
  • CEs obligatorio que los turismos reduzcan su velocidad mínima para adaptarse a la de los camiones.Cars must reduce their minimum speed to match that of lorries.
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  • AExiste riesgo de accidentes por alcances debido a que los camiones circulan más despacio en pendientes ascendentes.There is a risk of rear-end collisions because lorries travel more slowly on uphill gradients.
Explanation

The sign warns of a specific risk on motorways or dual carriageways with uphill gradients, where lorries and heavy vehicles travel at speeds noticeably lower than those of cars. This difference can cause rear-end collisions if drivers do not adapt their driving. The aim of the sign is for road users to take extreme care, increase their safe distance and watch out for differences in speed to avoid accidents.

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