Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 279 / 982

En esta vía, ¿está permitido parar en la zona transitable del arcén?
On this road, is it allowed to stop on the usable part of the hard shoulder?
- ANo, como norma general.No, as a general rule.
- BSÍ, siempre que se enciendan las luces de emergencia.Yes, as long as the hazard warning lights are switched on.
- CSolo si la parada tiene un duración inferior a dos minutos.Only if the stop lasts less than two minutes.
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Correct answer
- ANo, como norma general.No, as a general rule.
Explanation
On motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías), stopping is prohibited, including on the hard shoulder, except in the areas provided, such as rest or service areas. You may only stop on the hard shoulder in an emergency, such as a breakdown or feeling unwell.
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