Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 304 / 1397

Si en una curva encontramos marcas longitudinales discontinuas con la separación entre trazos más corta de lo habitual, ¿qué indica?

If, on a bend, you find broken longitudinal markings with shorter gaps between the dashes than usual, what does this indicate?

  • AQue está prohibido adelantar.That overtaking is prohibited.
  • BQue se aproxima una línea continua.That a continuous line is coming up.
  • CQue es una curva peligrosa.That it is a dangerous bend.
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Correct answer

  • BQue se aproxima una línea continua.That a continuous line is coming up.
Explanation

When the gaps between the dashes of a broken line are noticeably shorter than usual, it warns drivers that they are approaching a continuous longitudinal marking or a stretch of road with a special risk.

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