Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 596 / 839

Un vehículo de hasta 9 plazas de transporte escolar, ¿deberá utilizar la luz de emergencia en las paradas para recoger o dejar niños?

Must a school transport vehicle with up to 9 seats use its hazard warning lights at stops to pick up or drop off children?

  • ASí, sólo cuando sea de noche.Yes, only at night.
  • BSí, siempre que realice una parada.Yes, every time it stops.
  • CNo, sólo deberán utilizarla los vehículos de más de 9 plazas.No, only vehicles with more than 9 seats must use them.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, siempre que realice una parada.Yes, every time it stops.
Explanation

The correct answer is ‘Yes, every time it stops’, because school transport vehicles with up to 9 seats must use their hazard warning lights every time they stop to pick up or drop off children. This is important to signal the vehicle to other road users and keep the children safe.

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