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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 756 / 982

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Circulando por una autopista observa que se ha pasado una salida, ¿puede volver a ella circulando marcha atrás?

While driving on a motorway (autopista), you notice you have missed an exit. Can you go back to it by reversing?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSí, cuando el recorrido no supere los 15 metros.Yes, when the distance is not more than 15 metres.
  • CSí, comprobando que no existe peligro para otros usuarios.Yes, after checking that there is no danger to other road users.
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Correct answer

  • ANo.No.
Explanation

On motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías) reversing is prohibited, even to go back a few metres to an exit: you must continue to the next one. Reversing is only allowed as an additional manoeuvre.

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