Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 87 / 200

¿Podrá un vehículo circular con el llamado escape libre?

May a vehicle be driven with a so-called open exhaust?

  • ASí, pero sólo fuera de poblado.Yes, but only outside built-up areas.
  • BNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
  • CSí, pero a bajas revoluciones.Yes, but at low revs.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
Explanation

Driving with an open exhaust means driving without an effective device that reduces the noise made by the engine, so it is prohibited.

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