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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 687 / 982

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¿Está permitido ir marcha atrás para detenerse?

Is it permitted to reverse in order to stop?

  • ASí, con ciertas condiciones.Yes, under certain conditions.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, siempre.Yes, always.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, con ciertas condiciones.Yes, under certain conditions.
Explanation

Yes, under conditions. Under Article 80.2 of the RGC, reversing as a manoeuvre that complements stopping or parking may not exceed 15 metres or go into a junction, and it must be done slowly, after signalling and without creating danger.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 80.2no podrá ser superior a 15 metros ni invadir un cruce de víasRead the full rule

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