Topic: Right of way · Nº 277 / 403

¿Qué debe hacer el conductor si su vehículo queda inmovilizado en un paso inferior por una emergencia?

What must the driver do if their vehicle is brought to a standstill in an underpass because of an emergency?

  • APermanecer en el interior del vehículo.Stay inside the vehicle.
  • BInmovilizar el vehículo lo más cerca posible del borde izquierdo de la calzada.Bring the vehicle to a standstill as close as possible to the left-hand edge of the carriageway.
  • CSolicitar auxilio desde el poste de socorro más cercano, si existe.Call for help from the nearest SOS post, if there is one.
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Correct answer

  • CSolicitar auxilio desde el poste de socorro más cercano, si existe.Call for help from the nearest SOS post, if there is one.
Explanation

According to Article 97.3 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), if you are brought to a standstill by an emergency in a tunnel or underpass, you must call for help without delay from the nearest SOS post, if there is one. The vehicle is stopped next to the right-hand edge, and the occupants leave it and go to the shelter or exit.

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