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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 523 / 982

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Cuando no se puede circular hacia adelante ni cambiar de dirección o sentido de la marcha, ¿se permite circular marcha atrás?

When you cannot drive forwards, turn or make a U-turn, is reversing allowed?

  • ASí, pero solo con el recorrido mínimo indispensable.Yes, but only for the shortest distance necessary.
  • BSí, pero el recorrido hacia atrás no puede ser superior a 15 metros ni se puede invadir un cruce de vías.Yes, but you may not reverse more than 15 metres or enter a road junction.
  • CNo.No.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, pero solo con el recorrido mínimo indispensable.Yes, but only for the shortest distance necessary.
Explanation

When it is impossible to move forwards or make a U-turn, you may reverse, but only for the shortest distance necessary; the 15-metre limit applies to reversing as an additional manoeuvre (for example, when parking).

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