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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 474 / 1397

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Si al circular observamos que el semáforo cambia de verde a amarillo, ¿cómo actuaremos?

If, while driving, you see the traffic light change from green to amber, what should you do?

  • ANos detendremos en las mismas condiciones como si de una luz roja se tratase, siempre.Always stop, under the same conditions as for a red light.
  • BContinuaremos si no podemos detenernos en condiciones de seguridad suficientes, por estar el vehículo muy cerca del lugar de detención.Continue if you cannot stop safely because your vehicle is very close to the stopping point.
  • CPasaremos si circulamos a mucha velocidad.Go through if you are driving very fast.
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Correct answer

  • BContinuaremos si no podemos detenernos en condiciones de seguridad suficientes, por estar el vehículo muy cerca del lugar de detención.Continue if you cannot stop safely because your vehicle is very close to the stopping point.
Explanation

A steady (non-flashing) amber light means that vehicles must stop under the same conditions as for a steady red light, unless, when it comes on, the vehicle is so close to the stopping point that it cannot stop before it safely. Answer a) is not correct because it says “always”: if you cannot stop safely, it is better not to.

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