Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 888 / 1397

¿Qué indica un agente mediante una bandera roja?
What does a traffic officer indicate with a red flag?
- AExtremar la precaución por la proximidad de un peligro.Take extreme care because a danger is near.
- BCalzada temporalmente cerrada al tráfico a todos los vehículos y usuarios.Carriageway temporarily closed to all vehicles and road users.
- CObligación de detenerse en el lado derecho.You must stop on the right-hand side.
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Correct answer
- BCalzada temporalmente cerrada al tráfico a todos los vehículos y usuarios.Carriageway temporarily closed to all vehicles and road users.
Explanation
A red flag shown by a traffic officer means that, once the vehicle carrying it has passed, the carriageway is temporarily closed to all vehicles and road users. A green flag means that it is open again, and a yellow flag asks you to pay extreme attention.
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