Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 328 / 534
Si por avería un turismo queda inmovilizado en una autopista, ¿puede ser remolcado por otro turismo?
If a car breaks down and is immobilised on a motorway (autopista), can it be towed by another car?
- ASí, excepcionalmente, hasta el lugar más próximo donde pueda quedar detenido sin molestar.Yes, as an exception, to the nearest place where it can stop without getting in the way.
- BSí, hasta llegar a la próxima salida.Yes, as far as the next exit.
- CNo, nunca.No, never.
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Correct answer
- CNo, nunca.No, never.
Explanation
On motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías), a broken-down vehicle can never be towed by another car: it may only be removed by roadside assistance vehicles intended for this, such as tow trucks. Improvised towing with a rope or bar at high speed is very dangerous.
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