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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 754 / 982

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A la vista de la señal, ¿está permitido hacer un cambio de sentido?

Given the sign, is it allowed to make a U-turn?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSí.Yes.
  • CSí, si no invado el sentido contrario.Yes, if I do not enter the opposite side of the road.
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Correct answer

  • ANo.No.
Explanation

The 'Tunnel' sign (S-5) applies to the whole stretch, and in tunnels, underpasses and stretches covered by this sign, U-turns are prohibited (Article 79.1 of the General Traffic Regulations, RGC), even if you do not enter the opposite side of the road.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 79.1Se prohíbe efectuar el cambio de sentido en toda situación que impida comprobar las circunstancias a que alude el artículo anterior, en los pasos a nivel, en los túnelesRead the full rule

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