Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 914 / 961

¿A qué velocidad debe ir al entrar en una autopista?

At what speed must you drive when joining a motorway (autopista)?

  • AA la velocidad máxima permitida.At the maximum speed allowed.
  • BSiempre muy despacio para entrar con seguridad.Always very slowly, to join safely.
  • CA la velocidad adecuada que permita incorporarse con seguridad.At an appropriate speed that lets you join safely.
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Correct answer

  • CA la velocidad adecuada que permita incorporarse con seguridad.At an appropriate speed that lets you join safely.
Explanation

When joining a motorway (autopista), you must use the acceleration lane to reach a speed suited to that of the vehicles already on it and check that there is a gap. Joining very slowly, or at maximum speed without looking, is dangerous; you must join safely.

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