Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 354 / 961
¿Por qué dentro de poblado los límites de velocidad son más bajos que fuera de poblado?
Why are speed limits lower in built-up areas than outside them?
- APorque los peatones tienen preferencia de paso.Because pedestrians have right of way.
- BPorque se comparte el espacio con los peatones.Because the space is shared with pedestrians.
- CPara que haya menos contaminación acústica.To reduce noise pollution.
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Correct answer
- BPorque se comparte el espacio con los peatones.Because the space is shared with pedestrians.
Explanation
In built-up areas, vehicles share the space with pedestrians and cyclists, and hitting a pedestrian is much more serious the higher the speed. That is why the general urban limit is 50, 30 or 20 km/h, depending on the number of lanes in each direction or whether the carriageway and pavement are at the same level.
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