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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 379 / 1397

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En un semáforo se apaga la luz verde y se enciende la luz amarilla fija; ¿puede pasar?

At a traffic light, the green light goes out and a steady amber light comes on. May you go through?

  • ASí, en todo caso.Yes, in any case.
  • BSí, porque todavía no ha cambiado la luz a rojo.Yes, because the light has not turned red yet.
  • CNo, excepto si no puede detenerse en condiciones de seguridad suficiente.No, unless you cannot stop with sufficient safety.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, excepto si no puede detenerse en condiciones de seguridad suficiente.No, unless you cannot stop with sufficient safety.
Explanation

A steady amber light requires you to stop just like a red one, unless your vehicle is so close when it comes on that you cannot stop safely. It is not a signal to speed up, nor permission to go through because the red has not come on yet.

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