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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1026 / 1397

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Si al llegar a una intersección encuentra un semáforo amarillo intermitente ¿Cómo actuara?

If you find a flashing amber traffic light when you reach a junction, what should you do?

  • ADeteniéndome y cediendo el paso a los vehículos de la vía trasversal.Stop and give way to vehicles on the crossing road.
  • BRespetando el resto de señales si las hay y si no existen aplicando la normal general de prioridad en intersecciones.Obey any other signs there are and, if there are none, apply the general rule of priority at junctions.
  • CCediendo el paso a los vehículos, que circulen por la vía transversal, en cualquier caso.Give way to vehicles on the crossing road in all cases.
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  • BRespetando el resto de señales si las hay y si no existen aplicando la normal general de prioridad en intersecciones.Obey any other signs there are and, if there are none, apply the general rule of priority at junctions.
Explanation

A flashing amber traffic light requires drivers to take extra care and, where appropriate, to give way. It does not exempt them from obeying other signs that require them to stop.

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