Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 233 / 839

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¿Cuál es la finalidad del alumbrado de taxímetro?

What is the purpose of the taximeter light?

  • AIluminar el taxímetro cuando se baja la banderaTo light the taximeter when the meter is started.
  • BIluminar la calzada en caso de que el resto no funcionenTo light the carriageway if the other lights do not work.
  • CIluminar el habitáculo interior del taxiTo light the inside of the taxi.
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Correct answer

  • AIluminar el taxímetro cuando se baja la banderaTo light the taximeter when the meter is started.
Explanation

The main purpose of the taximeter light in a taxi is to light the taximeter itself, the device taxis use to calculate the fare to charge the customer, when the taxi driver starts the meter.

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