Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 763 / 982

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En una autopista, ¿se podrá realizar un cambio de sentido?

On a motorway (autopista), may a U-turn be made?

  • ANo, en ningún caso.No, under no circumstances.
  • BSí, cuando la mediana esté abierta.Yes, when there is a gap in the central reservation.
  • CEn los lugares habilitados mediante la señalización.At the places enabled for it by signs.
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Correct answer

  • CEn los lugares habilitados mediante la señalización.At the places enabled for it by signs.
Explanation

On motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías), making a U-turn is prohibited, except at places provided for that purpose (Article 79.1 of the General Traffic Regulations). A gap in the central reservation is not enough to allow it.

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