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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 887 / 961

¿Leer un periódico o mirar un mapa mientras conduce es peligroso?

Is reading a newspaper or looking at a map while driving dangerous?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BLeer un periódico sí, pero no mirar un mapa.Reading a newspaper is, but looking at a map is not.
  • CSolo si aparta la vista de la carretera más de dos segundos.Only if you take your eyes off the road for more than two seconds.
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Correct answer

  • ASí.Yes.
Explanation

Article 18.1 of the General Traffic Regulations requires the driver to pay constant attention to driving. Reading or looking at a map takes your eyes off the road: at 100 km/h, in just 2 seconds you travel more than 55 metres without control.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 18.1el campo necesario de visión y la atención permanente a la conducciónRead the full rule

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