Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 185 / 534

Para incorporarse a la vía principal, un turismo tiene que atravesar un carril bici debidamente señalizado; ¿deberá ceder el paso a los ciclistas que circulan por el mismo?
To join the main road, a car has to cross a properly marked cycle lane. Must it give way to the cyclists using it?
- ASí; los ciclistas tienen prioridad de paso.Yes; cyclists have right of way.
- BNo; el turismo tiene prioridad de paso.No; the car has right of way.
- CSolo cuando los ciclistas circulen en grupo.Only when the cyclists are riding in a group.
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Correct answer
- ASí; los ciclistas tienen prioridad de paso.Yes; cyclists have right of way.
Explanation
When a vehicle crosses a properly marked cycle lane, the cyclists using it have right of way, whether they are riding alone or in a group. The car must wait until the lane is clear before joining.
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