Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 496 / 626

A causa de una avería debemos salir de nuestro vehículo en una vía dentro de poblado, ¿será obligatorio usar un chaleco reflectante?
Because of a breakdown, we have to get out of our vehicle on a road in a built-up area. Is it compulsory to wear a reflective vest?
- ASí, siempre que salgamos de nuestro vehículo a causa de una avería usaremos un chaleco reflectante.Yes, whenever we get out of our vehicle because of a breakdown, we must wear a reflective vest.
- BNo, en vías dentro de poblado no es necesario.No, it is not necessary on roads in built-up areas.
- CSí, pero solo de noche.Yes, but only at night.
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Correct answer
- BNo, en vías dentro de poblado no es necesario.No, it is not necessary on roads in built-up areas.
Explanation
Only on interurban roads must a driver who gets out of the vehicle and goes onto the carriageway or hard shoulder wear a reflective vest, both by day and by night.
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