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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 736 / 1397

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Ha quedado detenido en una intersección regulada por semáforos y obstaculiza la circulación, ¿qué debe hacer?

You have been stopped in a junction controlled by traffic lights and are obstructing traffic. What must you do?

  • AEsperar a que el semáforo se ponga verde.Wait for the traffic light to turn green.
  • BSalir del cruce lo antes posible, en condiciones de seguridad, sin esperar a que el semáforo se ponga verde.Leave the junction as soon as possible, safely, without waiting for the traffic light to turn green.
  • CDar marcha atrás para dejar libre la intersección.Reverse to clear the junction.
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Correct answer

  • BSalir del cruce lo antes posible, en condiciones de seguridad, sin esperar a que el semáforo se ponga verde.Leave the junction as soon as possible, safely, without waiting for the traffic light to turn green.
Explanation

Article 59 of the General Traffic Regulations requires anyone who has been stopped in a junction controlled by traffic lights and is obstructing traffic to leave it without waiting for the way to be opened for them, provided they do not hinder those travelling in the permitted direction. Reversing is dangerous.

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