Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 551 / 839

Circulando por la autopista, prevé que su vehículo se va a quedar inmovilizado por circunstancias del tráfico. ¿Cómo debe avisarlo?

Driving on the motorway (autopista), you expect traffic conditions to bring your vehicle to a standstill. How must you warn others?

  • AUsando la luz antiniebla trasera y las luces de emergencia.By using the rear fog light and the hazard warning lights.
  • BMediante el uso repetido de las luces de freno.By using the brake lights repeatedly.
  • CEncendiendo las luces de posición, incluso de día.By switching on the sidelights, even in daytime.
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Correct answer

  • BMediante el uso repetido de las luces de freno.By using the brake lights repeatedly.
Explanation

Under Article 109.2.c of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), the intention to stop the vehicle or brake considerably, even when traffic conditions force you to, is signalled by using the brake lights repeatedly. Once the vehicle is at a standstill on a motorway or dual carriageway (autovía), it must also be signalled with the hazard warning lights.

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