Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 271 / 626

¿Qué precaución puede adoptar para evitar el riesgo de atropello a ciclistas?
What precaution can you take to avoid the risk of hitting cyclists?
- AIniciar un adelantamiento cuando se acerque un grupo de ciclistas en sentido contrario.Start overtaking when a group of cyclists is approaching from the opposite direction.
- BUtilizar señales luminosas para avisar de su propósito de adelantarles.Use light signals to warn them that you intend to overtake.
- CNo hacer señales acústicas cerca de ellos.Do not use sound signals near them.
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Correct answer
- CNo hacer señales acústicas cerca de ellos.Do not use sound signals near them.
Explanation
Avoid sound signals near cyclists: the horn can startle them and make them fall or swerve suddenly, which is exactly the opposite of what you want.
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