Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1247 / 1397

¿Qué utiliza el sistema de reconocimiento de señales de tráfico del vehículo para leer las señales verticales?

What does a vehicle's traffic sign recognition system use to read road signs?

  • AUna cámara o un sensor situado detrás del espejo retrovisor.A camera or sensor located behind the rear-view mirror.
  • BSiempre utiliza los datos del navegador para mostrar la información.It always uses sat nav data to display the information.
  • CEste sistema solo muestra información sobre las señales viales pintadas en la calzada.This system only shows information about road markings painted on the carriageway.
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Correct answer

  • AUna cámara o un sensor situado detrás del espejo retrovisor.A camera or sensor located behind the rear-view mirror.
Explanation

Traffic sign recognition systems use a camera, usually located behind the interior rear-view mirror, which picks up road signs and displays their information on the dashboard. They are an aid: the driver is still responsible for obeying the signs.

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