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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1318 / 1397

¿Qué haremos ante un semáforo amarillo intermitente?

What will we do at a flashing amber traffic light?

  • APasar extremando la precaución y, en su caso, cediendo el paso.Go through taking extreme care and, where necessary, giving way.
  • BCeder el paso siempre a derecha e izquierda.Always give way to the right and left.
  • CDetenernos y ceder el paso a derecha e izquierda.Stop and give way to the right and left.
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Correct answer

  • APasar extremando la precaución y, en su caso, cediendo el paso.Go through taking extreme care and, where necessary, giving way.
Explanation

Under section 4.2 of annex I of the General Traffic Regulations, a flashing amber light requires you to take extreme care and, where necessary, give way. It does not require you to stop, unless another sign, such as a STOP sign, requires it.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · anexo I, apartado 4.2.dobligan a los conductores a extremar la precaución y, en su caso, ceder el pasoRead the full rule

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