Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 727 / 982

Ud. ha adelantado a otro turismo en una intersección regulada con un semáforo en verde. ¿Es correcto su comportamiento?

You have overtaken another car at a junction controlled by a green traffic light. Is this correct?

  • ASí, porque en este caso tengo prioridad de paso en la intersección.Yes, because in this case I have right of way at the junction.
  • BNo, porque en las intersecciones está prohibido adelantar siempre.No, because overtaking at junctions is always prohibited.
  • CNo, porque sólo está permitido adelantar en las intersecciones con circulación giratoria o en las glorietas.No, because overtaking is only allowed at junctions with circular traffic or at roundabouts.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, porque en este caso tengo prioridad de paso en la intersección.Yes, because in this case I have right of way at the junction.
Explanation

It is correct to overtake at a junction controlled by a green traffic light because, in this case, the traffic light shows that you have right of way. This means you can continue and overtake another vehicle as long as you do it safely and without putting other road users at risk.

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