Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 354 / 982

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¿Es correcto circular marcha atrás para cambiar el sentido de la marcha?

Is it correct to reverse in order to make a U-turn (change of direction)?

  • ASí, si no se obstaculiza a otros conductores.Yes, if you do not obstruct other drivers.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, si no se recorren marcha atrás más de 15 metros.Yes, if you do not reverse more than 15 metres.
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Correct answer

  • BNo.No.
Explanation

A driver who intends to turn round and go back the other way must choose a suitable place for the manoeuvre, so that the road is blocked for as short a time as possible, signal the intention with the required signals well in advance, and make sure that the manoeuvre will not endanger or obstruct other road users. Otherwise, the driver must not make the manoeuvre and must wait for the right moment. If, while waiting on the carriageway to make the manoeuvre, the vehicle prevents the vehicles behind from continuing, the driver must leave the carriageway on the right, if possible, until traffic conditions allow the manoeuvre. The manoeuvre must be done in a single turn and without reversing. If this is not possible, the U-turn is prohibited.

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