Question image

Question 1884

You are driving on a high-capacity divided highway (autovía) and experience a breakdown that forces you to travel at an abnormally low speed. What must you do?

  1. Drive to the first exit where you can leave the road.
  2. You may continue driving with your hazard lights on.
  3. You must pull onto the shoulder and stop there.
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: Drive to the first exit where you can leave the road.

If a breakdown forces you to drive at an abnormally low speed, you must leave the high-capacity divided highway (autovía) at the first exit. You may not continue on it indefinitely with your hazard lights on.

Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación