Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 559 / 626

Una ventaja de la baliza V-16 frente a los triángulos de emergencia es que:

One advantage of the V-16 beacon over warning triangles is that:

  • ASe coloca sin salir a la calzada, reduciendo el riesgo de atropello.It is put in place without stepping onto the carriageway, which reduces the risk of being hit.
  • BIlumina toda la vía como si fuera de día.It lights up the whole road as if it were daytime.
  • CSustituye a la obligación de usar chaleco.It replaces the obligation to wear a vest.
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Correct answer

  • ASe coloca sin salir a la calzada, reduciendo el riesgo de atropello.It is put in place without stepping onto the carriageway, which reduces the risk of being hit.
Explanation

The V-16 is put in place from inside the vehicle or next to the door, so you do not have to walk on the carriageway as you would with triangles.

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