Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 291 / 534

Circula por el carril izquierdo y se enciende una cruz roja. ¿Qué debe hacer?

You are driving in the left-hand lane and a red cross lights up. What must you do?

  • ACambiar de carril de forma segura lo antes posible.Change lanes safely as soon as possible.
  • BDetenerse en el siguiente cruce.Stop at the next junction.
  • CDetenerse bajo la cruz roja.Stop under the red cross.
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Correct answer

  • ACambiar de carril de forma segura lo antes posible.Change lanes safely as soon as possible.
Explanation

Under Annex I of the General Traffic Regulations (section 4.3, lane signals), a red X-shaped light forbids using the lane shown, and those driving in it must leave it as quickly as possible, changing lanes safely.

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