Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 407 / 1397
La luz amarilla fija de un semáforo, ¿le obliga siempre a detenerse?
Does a steady amber traffic light always require you to stop?
- ASí, siempre.Yes, always.
- BSí, salvo que, cuando se encienda, se encuentre el vehículo tan cerca del lugar de detención que no pueda detenerse antes del mismo en condiciones de seguridad suficiente.Yes, unless, when it comes on, the vehicle is so close to the stopping point that it cannot stop before it with sufficient safety.
- CSólo si en el mismo poste del semáforo hay una señal de STOP.Only if there is a STOP sign on the same post as the traffic light.
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Correct answer
- BSí, salvo que, cuando se encienda, se encuentre el vehículo tan cerca del lugar de detención que no pueda detenerse antes del mismo en condiciones de seguridad suficiente.Yes, unless, when it comes on, the vehicle is so close to the stopping point that it cannot stop before it with sufficient safety.
Explanation
This is correct because it states that a steady amber light means that drivers must stop, unless they are so close to the traffic light that they cannot do so safely. This avoids dangerous situations, such as sudden braking that could cause accidents.
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