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Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 247 / 534

Si se le pincha una rueda mientras conduce, ¿qué debe hacer?

If you get a puncture while driving, what should you do?

  • ASeguir circulando hasta el taller más cercano.Keep driving to the nearest garage.
  • BDetener inmediatamente el vehículo fuera de la calzada o en un lugar seguro.Stop the vehicle immediately off the carriageway or in a safe place.
  • CDetener el vehículo en cualquier lugar y abandonarlo de forma inmediata.Stop the vehicle anywhere and leave it straight away.
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Correct answer

  • BDetener inmediatamente el vehículo fuera de la calzada o en un lugar seguro.Stop the vehicle immediately off the carriageway or in a safe place.
Explanation

With a punctured tyre you cannot keep driving safely. You must stop as soon as possible off the carriageway or where it causes the least obstruction, signal the vehicle's presence and not abandon it just anywhere (Article 130 of the General Traffic Regulations).

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 130.1deberán sacarlo de la calzada y situarlo cumpliendo las normas de estacionamiento siempre que sea factibleRead the full rule

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