Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 350 / 1397

Un vehículo especial de reparación de las vías accede a una autopista para realizar obras. ¿Cuándo debe encender la señal luminosa V-2?

A special road-repair vehicle enters a motorway (autopista) to carry out works. When must it switch on the V-2 light?

  • ASólo cuando circule entre la puesta y la salida del sol.Only when driving between sunset and sunrise.
  • BDesde el momento en que circule por vías de uso público.From the moment it drives on public roads.
  • CNo debe encenderla hasta llegar a la zona de obras.It must not switch it on until it reaches the works area.
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Correct answer

  • BDesde el momento en que circule por vías de uso público.From the moment it drives on public roads.
Explanation

A special vehicle for road works or repairs must have the V-2 light on from the moment it drives on public roads, because its purpose is to warn other road users of its presence and of its special and potentially dangerous nature. This signal must stay on throughout its journey, not only when it reaches the work area.

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