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Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 175 / 534

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En esta situación de aglomeración, ¿podrá circular por el arcén?

In this congested situation, may you drive on the hard shoulder?

  • ANo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
  • BSí, si tiene prisa.Yes, if you are in a hurry.
  • CSí, para descongestionar el tráfico.Yes, to ease the traffic congestion.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation

The hard shoulder is not a traffic lane for cars: using it to avoid queues or because you are in a hurry is prohibited; only certain slow vehicles may use it, and in emergencies.

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