Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1123 / 1397
En un cruce, ¿Dónde deberás detener tu vehículo si el semáforo está en rojo?
At a junction, where must you stop your vehicle if the traffic light is red?
- AEn el cruce de las dos vías sin respetar el semáforo.In the junction of the two roads, ignoring the traffic light.
- BAntes de la línea de detención del semáforo, y si no la hubiera, a la altura del semáforo, siempre sin superarlo.Before the stop line for the traffic light or, if there is none, level with the traffic light, without ever passing it.
- C10 metros después de haber pasado el semáforo.10 metres after passing the traffic light.
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Correct answer
- BAntes de la línea de detención del semáforo, y si no la hubiera, a la altura del semáforo, siempre sin superarlo.Before the stop line for the traffic light or, if there is none, level with the traffic light, without ever passing it.
Explanation
A steady red light on a traffic light for vehicles prohibits all vehicles from passing while it is lit. Vehicles must stop before the stop line without crossing it and, if there is no such line, level with the traffic light, without ever passing its position.
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