Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 700 / 1397

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La señal prohíbe circular a más de 40 km/h. ¿Hasta dónde está prohibido?

This sign prohibits driving faster than 40 km/h. Up to what point does the prohibition apply?

  • AHasta que encuentre una señal de fin de prohibido adelantar.Until you find an ‘end of no overtaking’ sign.
  • BHasta que finalice el tramo de curvas.Until the stretch of bends ends.
  • CHasta que finalice la línea longitudinal continua.Until the continuous longitudinal line ends.
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Correct answer

  • BHasta que finalice el tramo de curvas.Until the stretch of bends ends.
Explanation

When a maximum speed sign is placed on the same post as a danger warning sign, the limit applies only while the indicated danger lasts. In this case, the ban on going faster than 40 km/h ends where the stretch of dangerous bends ends.

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