Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1072 / 1397

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Si el conductor que le precede mueve el brazo alternativamente de arriba a abajo con movimientos cortos y rápidos, ¿qué le indica?

If the driver in front moves their arm up and down with short, quick movements, what are they telling you?

  • AQue pretende disminuir la velocidad considerablemente.That they intend to slow down considerably.
  • BLa intención de inmovilizar el vehículo, en cualquier caso.That they intend to stop the vehicle, in all cases.
  • CQue va a efectuar marcha hacia atrás.That they are going to reverse.
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Correct answer

  • AQue pretende disminuir la velocidad considerablemente.That they intend to slow down considerably.
Explanation

The intention to stop the vehicle or to slow down considerably, even when traffic conditions force this, must be signalled whenever possible with the brake lights or with the arm, moving the extended left arm up and down with the palm facing down.

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