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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 466 / 1397

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Si existe contradicción entre las indicaciones proporcionadas por el navegador GPS y las señales indicativas de tráfico, ¿qué acción es más correcta por parte del conductor?

If the directions from the GPS navigation system contradict the direction signs, what is the most correct thing for the driver to do?

  • ASeguir exclusivamente las indicaciones del navegador GPS, ya que está diseñado para encontrar la ruta más eficiente.Follow only the GPS directions, because it is designed to find the most efficient route.
  • BPriorizar las señales indicativas del tráfico y ajustar el recorrido según sea necesario.Give priority to the direction signs and adjust the route as needed.
  • CReiniciar el dispositivo GPS en ese momento para corregir posibles errores.Restart the GPS device at that moment to correct possible errors.
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  • BPriorizar las señales indicativas del tráfico y ajustar el recorrido según sea necesario.Give priority to the direction signs and adjust the route as needed.
Explanation

When the GPS directions and the traffic signs contradict each other, road safety must come first. Traffic signs are designed to regulate traffic and keep all road users safe. So the driver should pay attention to these signs and give them priority over the GPS directions. Restarting the GPS device may help with technical problems, but it does not deal with the contradiction between the traffic signs and the GPS directions. Also, it is prohibited to handle it while the vehicle is moving.

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