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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 564 / 839

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Circula en situación de emergencia de noche por una carretera convencional insuficientemente iluminada a una velocidad inferior a 40km/h y lo hace con el alumbrado de corto alcance, ¿es correcto?

In an emergency you are driving at night on a poorly lit conventional road at less than 40 km/h, with dipped headlights on. Is this correct?

  • ANo, debo llevar las luces de carretera.No, I must use main beam.
  • BSí, porque no hay ningún otro vehículo en la vía.Yes, because there are no other vehicles on the road.
  • CSí.Yes.
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Correct answer

  • CSí.Yes.
Explanation

Under Article 101.2.b of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), on poorly lit roads outside built-up areas you may drive with dipped headlights when travelling at 40 km/h or less and not using main beam. Main beam is only compulsory above 40 km/h (Article 100.1).

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