Topic: Right of way · Nº 99 / 403

En un tramo muy inclinado donde sea difícil o imposible que dos vehículos que circulan en sentido contrario pasen al mismo tiempo, ¿qué vehículo tiene prioridad?

On a very steep stretch where it is difficult or impossible for two vehicles travelling in opposite directions to pass each other, which vehicle has right of way?

  • AEl vehículo que sube.The vehicle going uphill.
  • BEl vehículo que baja.The vehicle going downhill.
  • CEl que tenga más dificultades para pasar.The one that has more difficulty getting through.
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Correct answer

  • AEl vehículo que sube.The vehicle going uphill.
Explanation

On steep stretches (a gradient of at least 7%) that are too narrow for vehicles to pass each other, the vehicle going uphill has right of way, unless it can reach a passing place first (Article 63.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC)). If in doubt, the order in Article 62 applies.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 63.1la preferencia de paso la tendrá el vehículo que circule en sentido ascendente, salvo si éste pudiera llegar antes a un apartadero establecido al efectoRead the full rule

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