Topic: Right of way · Nº 345 / 403
Un peatón va a cruzar por un paso de peatones señalizado. ¿Cuándo debe entrar en la calzada?
A pedestrian is going to cross at a marked pedestrian crossing. When should they step onto the carriageway?
- ACuando el peatón lo decida, porque tiene prioridad de paso.Whenever the pedestrian decides, because they have right of way.
- BCuando la distancia y la velocidad de los vehículos permitan cruzar con seguridad.When the distance and speed of vehicles allow them to cross safely.
- CSolo cuando no haya vehículos cerca.Only when there are no vehicles nearby.
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Correct answer
- BCuando la distancia y la velocidad de los vehículos permitan cruzar con seguridad.When the distance and speed of vehicles allow them to cross safely.
Explanation
Under Article 124.1.c of the General Traffic Regulations, at pedestrian crossings marked on the road, pedestrians, even though they have priority, should only step onto the carriageway when the distance and speed of approaching vehicles allow them to do so safely.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 124.1.c
aunque tienen preferencia, sólo deben penetrar en la calzada cuando la distancia y la velocidad de los vehículos que se aproximen permitan hacerlo con seguridad.Read the full rule
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