Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 570 / 982
En una carretera, ¿se puede cambiar de sentido?
On a road, may you make a U-turn?
- ASí, en cualquier lugar.Yes, anywhere.
- BNo, está siempre prohibido.No, it is always prohibited.
- CSí, en los lugares adecuados.Yes, in suitable places.
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Correct answer
- CSí, en los lugares adecuados.Yes, in suitable places.
Explanation
Under Article 78 of the RGC, to make a U-turn you must choose a suitable place, signal it in advance and make sure you do not endanger anyone. Article 79 prohibits it, among other places, at level crossings, in tunnels and on stretches where overtaking is prohibited.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 78.1
deberá elegir un lugar adecuado para efectuar la maniobraRead the full rule
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