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Question 174

While you are driving, part of your vehicle's load falls onto the roadway. Must you stop to mark the hazard?

  1. No.
  2. No, it is not necessary if you can remove the load immediately.
  3. Yes, using the connected V-16 warning light.
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Correct answer: Yes, using the connected V-16 warning light.

If the fallen load obstructs the roadway, you must signal it with the connected V-16 warning light, even if you can pick it up right away. Then remove it safely. The V-16 has replaced warning triangles since 2026.

Reglamento General de Circulación, Real Decreto 1428/2003 · Reglamento General de Vehículos, Real Decreto 2822/1998 · Real Decreto 159/2021, servicios de auxilio en las vías públicas