Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1157 / 1397
Si las indicaciones del GPS contradicen las señales de tráfico, ¿qué debe hacer el conductor?
If the GPS directions contradict the traffic signs, what should the driver do?
- ASeguir únicamente las indicaciones del GPS, porque está diseñado para encontrar la ruta más eficiente.Follow only the GPS directions, because it is designed to find the most efficient route.
- BPriorizar las señales de tráfico y, si es necesario, ajustar la ruta.Give priority to the traffic signs and, if necessary, adjust the route.
- CReiniciar el dispositivo GPS para corregir posibles errores.Restart the GPS device to correct possible errors.
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- BPriorizar las señales de tráfico y, si es necesario, ajustar la ruta.Give priority to the traffic signs and, if necessary, adjust the route.
Under Article 132 of the General Traffic Regulations, all road users must obey traffic signs that set an obligation or prohibition, even if they seem to contradict other instructions, such as those given by a GPS. This is because traffic signs are essential for keeping roads safe. So if the GPS and the traffic signs contradict each other, the right thing is to give priority to the traffic signs and adjust the route if necessary.
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