Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1213 / 1397

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Un agente le hace señas moviendo el brazo alternativamente de arriba abajo, ¿qué debe hacer?

A traffic officer signals to you by moving an arm up and down repeatedly. What must you do?

  • AGirar hacia el lado que indica el brazo.Turn towards the side the arm is pointing to.
  • BDisminuir la velocidad.Reduce speed.
  • CDetenerse inmediatamente a la derecha.Stop immediately on the right.
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Correct answer

  • BDisminuir la velocidad.Reduce speed.
Explanation

A traffic officer moving an arm up and down requires you to reduce your vehicle's speed. This applies to drivers approaching the officer from the side of the arm making the signal, perpendicular to that arm. Do not confuse this with an officer swinging a red or yellow light, which requires the road users the light is directed at to stop.

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