Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1271 / 1397

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A la vista de esta señal, ¿cómo actuarás?

When you see this sign, what will you do?

  • AExtremaré la precaución por congestión en la calzada.I will take extra care because of congestion on the carriageway.
  • BAumentaré la distancia con el vehículo que me precede.I will increase the distance from the vehicle in front.
  • CAumentaré la distancia con el vehículo que me sigue para no salpicarle gravilla.I will increase the distance from the vehicle behind so as not to spray it with gravel.
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Correct answer

  • BAumentaré la distancia con el vehículo que me precede.I will increase the distance from the vehicle in front.
Explanation

This is sign P-28, loose chippings: it warns of a stretch where there is a risk of gravel being thrown up as vehicles pass. You should increase the distance from the vehicle in front so that the gravel it throws up does not hit you.

The rule · Real Decreto 465/2025, de 10 de junio, por el que se modifica el Reglamento General de Circulación en materia de señalización de tráfico · Catálogo, P-28Peligro por la proximidad de un tramo de vía donde existe el riesgoRead the full rule

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