Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 544 / 982

¿Se podrá adelantar por la derecha en una autovía?
Can you overtake on the right on a dual carriageway (autovía)?
- ASí, si está dentro de poblado.Yes, if it is in a built-up area.
- BNo, porque está prohibido.No, because it is prohibited.
- CSí, si los carriles están delimitados.Yes, if the lanes are marked out.
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Correct answer
- BNo, porque está prohibido.No, because it is prohibited.
Explanation
On roads outside built-up areas, as a general rule, you overtake on the left. Even if the dual carriageway (autovía) runs through a built-up area, the traffic rules for roads outside built-up areas apply to it.
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