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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 383 / 982

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¿Puede incorporarse a la circulación dando marcha atrás invadiendo una intersección?

May you move off into traffic by reversing into a junction?

  • ASí, pero a una velocidad reducida que permita detenerse en caso de peligro.Yes, but at a low speed that allows you to stop if there is danger.
  • BNo, marcha atrás no se puede invadir una intersección.No, you may not reverse into a junction.
  • CSí, cuando el recorrido no sea superior a 15 metros.Yes, when the distance is not more than 15 metres.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, marcha atrás no se puede invadir una intersección.No, you may not reverse into a junction.
Explanation

As a general rule, reversing is prohibited, except in the following cases, exceptionally and always over the shortest distance necessary: 1. As a manoeuvre that is part of stopping, parking or moving off into traffic. In this case you may not reverse more than 15 metres or enter a junction. 2. When it is not possible to go forwards, turn or make a U-turn. In this case there is no limit on the reversing distance, and you may even enter a junction if necessary. Reversing is prohibited on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías).

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