Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1362 / 1397

Si en una intersección existen semáforos con indicaciones distintas a derecha e izquierda y pretendemos seguir circulando de frente, ¿a qué semáforo obedeceremos?

If, at a junction, there are traffic lights with different instructions on the right and on the left and you intend to go straight on, which traffic light do you obey?

  • AAl semáforo situado a la derecha.The traffic light on the right.
  • BAl semáforo situado a la izquierda.The traffic light on the left.
  • CAl que tenga la indicación más restrictiva.The one with the most restrictive instruction.
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Correct answer

  • BAl semáforo situado a la izquierda.The traffic light on the left.
Explanation

In this case, when you intend to go straight on or turn left, you obey the traffic light on the left, and when you intend to turn right, you obey the traffic light on the right.

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