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Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 486 / 534

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¿Es correcto inmovilizar un vehículo en la mediana de una autovía?

Is it correct to bring a vehicle to a stop on the central reservation of a dual carriageway (autovía)?

  • ASi, si se trata de una detención por emergencia y se considera más seguro que hacerlo en el arcén.Yes, if it is an emergency stop and it is considered safer than stopping on the hard shoulder.
  • BSi, si dura menos de dos minutos.Yes, if it lasts less than two minutes.
  • CSolo cuando no constituya un obstáculo para la circulación.Only when it does not obstruct traffic.
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Correct answer

  • ASi, si se trata de una detención por emergencia y se considera más seguro que hacerlo en el arcén.Yes, if it is an emergency stop and it is considered safer than stopping on the hard shoulder.
Explanation

In an emergency stop, such as a breakdown, an accident or feeling unwell, we may stop the vehicle on the central reservation when this is considered clearly safer than stopping on the right-hand hard shoulder.

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