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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1141 / 1397

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¿Cuál es la finalidad de la marca vial longitudinal discontinua?

What is the purpose of a broken longitudinal road marking?

  • AAdvertir que no se puede circular por ese carrilTo warn that you may not drive in that lane
  • BDelimitar los diferentes carrilesTo mark out the different lanes
  • CAdvertir de que es un carril en obrasTo warn that there are roadworks in the lane
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Correct answer

  • BDelimitar los diferentes carrilesTo mark out the different lanes
Explanation

Under the road-marking catalogue (RD 465/2025), a broken longitudinal marking is used to mark out lanes and guide traffic. It may be crossed for permitted manoeuvres, such as changing lanes, but you should not drive on it unless the width of the lanes makes it necessary.

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