Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 507 / 534

¿Por qué carril circulará normalmente en una autopista de 3 o más carriles en su sentido de la marcha un conjunto de vehículos de 7 metros?

On a motorway (autopista) with 3 or more lanes in its direction of travel, which lane should a 7-metre combination of vehicles normally use?

  • ACirculará normalmente por el situado más a su derecha.It should normally use the lane furthest to its right.
  • BUsará solo el carril más a su derecha o el inmediato.It should use only the lane furthest to its right or the one next to it.
  • CUsará el carril que mejor convenga a su destino.It should use the lane that best suits its destination.
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Correct answer

  • ACirculará normalmente por el situado más a su derecha.It should normally use the lane furthest to its right.
Explanation

A combination of vehicles up to 7 metres long (the rule would be different for more than 7 metres) should normally use the lane furthest to its right, although it may use the other lanes when traffic or road conditions make it advisable, provided it does not hold up any vehicle behind it.

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