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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 554 / 982

¿Está permitido dar la vuelta en un tramo con visibilidad reducida?

Are you allowed to turn round on a stretch with reduced visibility?

  • ASí, si no hay tráfico en sentido contrario.Yes, if there is no oncoming traffic.
  • BSí, señalizando la maniobra.Yes, if you signal the manoeuvre.
  • CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation

Article 79.1 of the General Traffic Regulations prohibits U-turns in any situation that prevents you from checking that the manoeuvre can be done safely, and on stretches where overtaking is prohibited. With reduced visibility it is prohibited even if you signal or cannot see anyone.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 79.1Se prohíbe efectuar el cambio de sentido en toda situación que impida comprobar las circunstancias a que alude el artículo anteriorRead the full rule

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