Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 318 / 1397

Si en una intersección encontramos un semáforo rojo en el lado izquierdo y otro verde en el derecho, si queremos girar a la izquierda, ¿a qué semáforo obedeceremos?

If, at a junction, you find a red traffic light on the left and a green one on the right, which one do you obey if you want to turn left?

  • AAl de la izquierda.The one on the left.
  • BAl de la derecha.The one on the right.
  • CAl que esté más próximo a nuestro vehículo.The one closest to your vehicle.
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Correct answer

  • AAl de la izquierda.The one on the left.
Explanation

When traffic lights or signs on each side of the carriageway give different instructions, anyone who wants to turn left or go straight on must obey the ones on their left. So to turn left you must stop at the red light.

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