Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 832 / 1397

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Un agente le hace señales moviendo el brazo alternativamente de arriba abajo. ¿Qué debe hacer?

An officer signals to you by moving their arm alternately up and down. What must you do?

  • ADetenerse inmediatamente a la derecha.Stop immediately on the right.
  • BDisminuir la velocidad.Slow down.
  • CGirar hacia el lado que indica el brazo.Turn towards the side the arm indicates.
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Correct answer

  • BDisminuir la velocidad.Slow down.
Explanation

An officer holding their arm out and moving it up and down requires drivers approaching on the side of the arm giving the signal to slow down. To stop traffic, officers use a raised arm or arms held out.

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