Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 586 / 961

Al aproximarnos con nuestro vehículo a niños o personas mayores, ¿cómo actuaremos?

How should we act when approaching children or elderly people in our vehicle?

  • ALes advertiremos de nuestra presencia haciendo uso de las señales acústicas del vehículo.We will warn them that we are there by using the vehicle's horn.
  • BLes cederemos siempre el paso, deteniéndonos para ello.We will always give way to them, stopping to do so.
  • CExtremaremos la precaución moderando la velocidad, deteniéndonos en caso necesario.We will take extra care, slowing down and stopping if necessary.
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Correct answer

  • CExtremaremos la precaución moderando la velocidad, deteniéndonos en caso necesario.We will take extra care, slowing down and stopping if necessary.
Explanation

When we see children or elderly people near the carriageway, bearing in mind that their reactions may be less predictable, we must slow down so that we can stop if necessary.

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