Topic: Right of way · Nº 306 / 403

En un tramo de fuerte pendiente, dos vehículos se encuentran en una zona estrecha donde no pueden cruzarse. ¿Cuál tiene preferencia de paso?

On a steep stretch, two vehicles meet in a narrow section where they cannot pass each other. Which one has right of way?

  • AEl de mayor masa máxima autorizada (MMA).The one with the greater maximum authorised mass (MAM).
  • BEl que circula en sentido descendente.The one going downhill.
  • CEl que circula en sentido ascendente.The one going uphill.
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Correct answer

  • CEl que circula en sentido ascendente.The one going uphill.
Explanation

Under Article 63.1 of the General Traffic Regulations, on narrow steep stretches the vehicle going uphill has priority, unless it can reach a passing place provided for this purpose first. In case of doubt, the order in Article 62 applies.

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