Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1039 / 1397
En el carril de la izquierda de la vía por la que Ud. circula, se ha encendido en el semáforo de carril un aspa roja, ¿qué deben hacer los vehículos que circulan por dicho carril?
On the road you are driving along, a red X has lit up on the lane control signal above the left lane. What must vehicles in that lane do?
- AAbandonar el carril en el tiempo más breve posible.Leave the lane as soon as possible.
- BCambiarse de carril antes de llegar a la altura del semáforo.Change lanes before reaching the signal.
- CDetenerse porque por ese carril no pueden circular.Stop, because vehicles may not use that lane.
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Correct answer
- AAbandonar el carril en el tiempo más breve posible.Leave the lane as soon as possible.
Explanation
Under Annex I of the General Traffic Regulations, on lane control signals a red X prohibits the use of that lane, and anyone driving in it must leave it as soon as possible, moving safely into another lane; they must not stop in it.
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