Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1231 / 1397

¿Qué nos indica un conductor que mueve el brazo alternativamente de arriba a abajo con movimientos cortos y rápidos?

What is a driver telling us by moving an arm up and down with short, quick movements?

  • AQue va a cambiar de dirección a la izquierda.That they are going to turn left.
  • BLa intención de inmovilizar el vehículo o frenar su marcha.That they intend to bring the vehicle to a standstill or slow down.
  • CLa intención de efectuar marcha hacia atrás.That they intend to reverse.
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Correct answer

  • BLa intención de inmovilizar el vehículo o frenar su marcha.That they intend to bring the vehicle to a standstill or slow down.
Explanation

Moving the arm up and down with short, quick movements warns that you intend to bring the vehicle to a standstill or to slow down considerably (article 109.2 of the RGC). Reversing is shown with the arm held horizontally and the palm facing backwards.

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