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Topic: Right of way · Nº 334 / 403

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Un vehículo prioritario que circula en servicio de urgencia, ¿tendrá prioridad en una intersección?

Does a priority (emergency) vehicle on an emergency call have right of way at a junction?

  • ASí, en todo caso.Yes, in all cases.
  • BSí, habiendo extremado las precauciones, cerciorándose de que no existe peligro para los demás usuarios.Yes, after taking extreme care and making sure there is no danger to other road users.
  • CNo, tendrá que respetar todas las señales de prioridad de paso.No, it must obey all right-of-way signs.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, habiendo extremado las precauciones, cerciorándose de que no existe peligro para los demás usuarios.Yes, after taking extreme care and making sure there is no danger to other road users.
Explanation

Priority (emergency) vehicles on an emergency call have right of way over other road users, but they must take extreme care and make sure there is no risk to other pedestrians and vehicles.

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