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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 311 / 982

¿Es recomendable parar y descansar durante un viaje?

Is it advisable to stop and rest during a journey?

  • ASí, parar y descansar 20 o 30 minutos cada 2 horas de conducción o cada 200 kilómetros.Yes, stop and rest for 20 or 30 minutes every 2 hours of driving or every 200 kilometres.
  • BNo, porque alarga el viaje y provoca más cansancio.No, because it makes the journey longer and causes more tiredness.
  • CNo, si el viaje se realiza por vías interurbanas.No, if the journey is on interurban roads.
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  • ASí, parar y descansar 20 o 30 minutos cada 2 horas de conducción o cada 200 kilómetros.Yes, stop and rest for 20 or 30 minutes every 2 hours of driving or every 200 kilometres.
Explanation

The DGT recommends stopping to rest for about 20 or 30 minutes every 2 hours or every 200 kilometres of driving, on any type of road. It is advice, not a rule in the Regulations, but it prevents fatigue, which increases reaction time and the risk of an accident.

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