Topic: Right of way · Nº 351 / 403

¿Tiene preferencia una ambulancia si solo usa la señal luminosa?

Does an ambulance have priority if it is only using its flashing light signal?

  • ANo, tendrá que usar conjuntamente también la acústica.No, it must also use the sound signal at the same time.
  • BSí.Yes.
  • CSí, pero solo dentro de poblado.Yes, but only in built-up areas.
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Correct answer

  • BSí.Yes.
Explanation

The ambulance has right of way using only the flashing light signal when this does not put other road users in danger; otherwise, it should use both the light signal and the sound signal.

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