Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 355 / 1397

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La señal prohíbe circular a más de 40 kilómetros por hora. ¿Hasta dónde está prohibido?

The sign prohibits driving at more than 40 km/h. Up to what point does the prohibition apply?

  • AHasta que finalice la línea longitudinal continua.Until the continuous longitudinal line ends.
  • BHasta que encuentre una señal de fin de prohibido adelantar.Until you come to an end-of-no-overtaking sign.
  • CHasta que finalice el tramo de curvas.Until the stretch of bends ends.
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Correct answer

  • CHasta que finalice el tramo de curvas.Until the stretch of bends ends.
Explanation

When a speed limit is on the same post as a danger warning sign, it applies only while that danger lasts. Here the dangerous bends sign limits speed to 40 km/h until the stretch of bends ends, not until a continuous line ends.

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