Topic: Right of way · Nº 268 / 403

En una intersección en la que no funciona el semáforo, ¿Qué debe hacer?
At a junction where the traffic light is not working, what must you do?
- ACeder el paso a los vehículos que venga por la derecha, y extremar la precaución.Give way to vehicles coming from the right, and take extra care.
- BDetenerse porqué está prohibido el paso.Stop, because entry is prohibited.
- CPasar porque se entiende que el semáforo está en verde.Go through, because the light is taken to be green.
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Correct answer
- ACeder el paso a los vehículos que venga por la derecha, y extremar la precaución.Give way to vehicles coming from the right, and take extra care.
Explanation
When there are no signs or signals controlling right of way, the driver must follow the general priority rule, that is, give way to vehicles approaching from the right.
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