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Question 4186

Backing up is completely prohibited on...

  1. the roadway of any road.
  2. roads reserved for motor vehicles (vías para automóviles).
  3. freeways (autopistas) and high-capacity divided highways (autovías).
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Correct answer: freeways (autopistas) and high-capacity divided highways (autovías).

You must not back up on freeways (autopistas) or high-capacity divided highways (autovías), even if you have missed your exit. In the image, the red passenger car has its backup light on while on a freeway, as indicated by the blue sign on the right. On other roads, including those reserved for motor vehicles (automóviles), backing up is allowed in some cases.

Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Circulación · Reglamento General de Circulación — Real Decreto 1428/2003