Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 553 / 1397
El semáforo está en verde, pero la intersección está saturada.¿qué debe hacer?
The traffic light is green, but the junction is congested. What should you do?
- AEntrar en la intersección porque el semáforo me lo permite.Enter the junction because the traffic light allows me to.
- BEsperar hasta que haya espacio para cruzar.Wait until there is space to cross.
- CAceleraré para pasar rápidamente.Speed up to get through quickly.
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Correct answer
- BEsperar hasta que haya espacio para cruzar.Wait until there is space to cross.
Explanation
Even if the light is green, no driver should enter a junction if they are likely to be stopped in it and block cross traffic (Article 59 of the RGC). The yellow criss-cross marking on the road surface is a reminder of exactly this prohibition.
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