Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 829 / 982

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¿Cuál es la forma correcta de realizar la maniobra de marcha atrás al encontrarnos en una calle sin salida y necesitar salir de ella?

What is the correct way to reverse when you are in a dead-end street and need to get out of it?

  • ALimitando el recorrido a un máximo de 15 metros.Limiting the distance to a maximum of 15 metres.
  • BRecorriendo la distancia necesaria, sin ocupar un cruce de vías.Covering the distance needed, without entering a junction.
  • CRecorriendo la distancia mínima indispensable e incluso invadiendo un cruce de vías.Covering the shortest distance needed, even entering a junction.
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  • CRecorriendo la distancia mínima indispensable e incluso invadiendo un cruce de vías.Covering the shortest distance needed, even entering a junction.
Explanation

Driving backwards is only allowed if it is not possible to go forwards or to change direction, and always covering the shortest distance needed (Article 80.1 of the General Traffic Regulations). The 15-metre limit without entering a junction only applies when reversing is part of stopping, parking or joining traffic.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 80.2no podrá ser superior a 15 metros ni invadir un cruce de víasRead the full rule

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