Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1355 / 1397

¿Qué deben hacer los conductores si un carril está delimitado a ambos lados por una línea doble discontinua?

What must drivers do if a lane is marked out on both sides by a double broken line?

  • ASeguir las indicaciones marcadas por los semáforos, porque la circulación puede estar regulada en uno o en otro sentido.Follow the traffic lights, because traffic may be allowed in one direction or the other.
  • BUtilizarlo solamente para adelantar.Use it only to overtake.
  • CNo circular por él, porque la circulación está prohibida.Not drive in it, because traffic is prohibited.
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Correct answer

  • ASeguir las indicaciones marcadas por los semáforos, porque la circulación puede estar regulada en uno o en otro sentido.Follow the traffic lights, because traffic may be allowed in one direction or the other.
Explanation

A lane marked out on both sides by double broken lines is a reversible lane: its direction of traffic changes and is controlled by lane-control signals or other means, which you must follow. By day you must have at least dipped headlights on in it.

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