Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 730 / 1397

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El semáforo de la derecha está en verde y el de la izquierda está en rojo, para continuar de frente, ¿qué debe hacer?

The traffic light on the right is green and the one on the left is red. To go straight on, what should you do?

  • AEsperar a que se ponga verde el semáforo de la izquierda.Wait for the left-hand traffic light to turn green.
  • BEsperar a que se pongan los dos en color verde.Wait for both traffic lights to turn green.
  • CSeguir de frente porque me lo permite el de la derecha.Go straight on, because the right-hand light allows me to.
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Correct answer

  • AEsperar a que se ponga verde el semáforo de la izquierda.Wait for the left-hand traffic light to turn green.
Explanation

When there is a traffic light on each side showing different signals, the right-hand one controls turning right and the left-hand one controls going straight on or turning left. To go straight on, you must wait for the left-hand traffic light to turn green.

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