Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1162 / 1397
Un agente de tráfico que va por delante muestra una bandera amarilla. ¿Qué indica?
A traffic officer travelling ahead shows a yellow flag. What does it indicate?
- ANecesidad de extremar la atención o aviso de peligro próximo.The need to take extra care, or a warning of danger ahead.
- BQue la calzada está abierta al tráfico.That the carriageway is open to traffic.
- CQue la calzada está temporalmente cerrada al tráfico.That the carriageway is temporarily closed to traffic.
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Correct answer
- ANecesidad de extremar la atención o aviso de peligro próximo.The need to take extra care, or a warning of danger ahead.
Explanation
Under Annex I of the RGC (section 1.2), a yellow flag shown from a vehicle tells other drivers and road users that they must take extra care or that there is danger ahead. The red flag closes the carriageway and the green one opens it again.
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