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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 547 / 1397

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Cuando un agente balancea una luz amarilla, ¿cómo debe actuar el conductor a quien va dirigida esta señal?

When a traffic officer swings an amber light, how must the driver it is directed at act?

  • ADebe detenerse.They must stop.
  • BDebe disminuir la velocidad y extremar las precauciones.They must reduce speed and take extra care.
  • CDebe aumentar su velocidad para favorecer la fluidez de la circulación.They must increase speed to help traffic flow.
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Correct answer

  • ADebe detenerse.They must stop.
Explanation

When a traffic officer swings a red or amber light, they are ordering the drivers towards whom the light is directed to stop. It is not just a warning to take care or a signal to speed up.

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