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Topic: Right of way · Nº 330 / 403

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Para evitar el riesgo de atropello a peatones, ¿qué debe hacer al salir de un garaje si para incorporarse a la circulación tiene que atravesar la acera?

To avoid the risk of hitting pedestrians, what should you do when leaving a garage if you have to cross the pavement to join traffic?

  • ADetener siempre el vehículo y avisar de su presencia tocando el claxon.Always stop the vehicle and warn of your presence by sounding the horn.
  • BAumentar la velocidad para quitarse de en medio lo antes posible.Speed up to get out of the way as soon as possible.
  • CModerar la velocidad por si hubiese peatones cruzando.Reduce speed in case there are pedestrians crossing.
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Correct answer

  • CModerar la velocidad por si hubiese peatones cruzando.Reduce speed in case there are pedestrians crossing.
Explanation

When leaving a garage and having to cross the pavement to join traffic, it is important to reduce speed and watch out for pedestrians who may be crossing. Stopping the vehicle if necessary and giving way to pedestrians is essential to prevent the risk of hitting them. Speeding up to get out of the way quickly could increase the risk of accidents.

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