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Topic: Right of way · Nº 387 / 403

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¿Tienen los vehículos prioritarios preferencia de paso sobre el resto de los usuarios de la vía?

Do priority (emergency) vehicles have right of way over all other road users?

  • ASí, siempre.Yes, always.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSólo cuando circulen en servicio de urgencia.Only when they are on an emergency call.
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Correct answer

  • CSólo cuando circulen en servicio de urgencia.Only when they are on an emergency call.
Explanation

Priority vehicles, public or private, have right of way over other vehicles and road users when they are on an emergency call and signal this with their flashing light and special sound device. Exceptionally, they may use the light signal on its own when leaving out the sound signal does not put other road users in any danger.

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