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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 400 / 982

Si no se puede avanzar ni cambiar de dirección, ¿está permitido dar marcha atrás?

If you cannot move forward or change direction, are you allowed to reverse?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSí, pero la marcha atrás no puede ser superior a 15 metros y no se puede invadir un cruce de vías.Yes, but you may not reverse more than 15 metres or enter a junction.
  • CSí, pero solo la distancia mínima indispensable.Yes, but only the minimum distance necessary.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, pero solo la distancia mínima indispensable.Yes, but only the minimum distance necessary.
Explanation

When it is not possible to move forward or change direction, you are allowed to drive backwards, but always over the minimum distance necessary (Article 80.1 of the General Traffic Regulations). The 15-metre limit only applies to reversing as part of stopping, parking or joining traffic.

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