Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 963 / 982

¿Se puede dar marcha atrás para incorporarse a la circulación?

May you reverse to join traffic?

  • ASí, está permitido.Yes, it is allowed.
  • BNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
  • CSí, pero sólo en vías urbanas.Yes, but only on urban roads.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, está permitido.Yes, it is allowed.
Explanation

Reversing is allowed as a manoeuvre that complements joining traffic, over no more than 15 metres and without entering a junction (Article 80.2 of the General Traffic Regulations). It is prohibited on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías).

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 80.2El recorrido hacia atrás, como maniobra complementaria de la parada, el estacionamiento o la incorporación a la circulación, no podrá ser superior a 15 metros ni invadir un cruce de vías.Read the full rule

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