Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 145 / 200

¿Qué debe tener en cuenta un peatón al cruzar por un paso de peatones señalizado?
What must a pedestrian keep in mind when crossing at a marked pedestrian crossing?
- ADebe intentar pasar rápido aunque siempre tiene preferencia sobre los vehículos que se aproximan.They should try to cross quickly, although they always have right of way over approaching vehicles.
- BSólo debe penetrar en la calzada cuando la distancia y la velocidad de los vehículos que se aproximan permita hacerlo con seguridad.They should only step onto the carriageway when the distance and speed of approaching vehicles allow them to do so safely.
- CDebe atravesar la calzada de forma oblicua al eje de ésta.They must cross the carriageway diagonally.
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- BSólo debe penetrar en la calzada cuando la distancia y la velocidad de los vehículos que se aproximan permita hacerlo con seguridad.They should only step onto the carriageway when the distance and speed of approaching vehicles allow them to do so safely.
Explanation
Although the pedestrian has right of way, before crossing the carriageway they must make sure that the distance and speed of the approaching vehicle will allow it to stop safely and let them cross.
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