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Question 4334

On a dead-end street where it is not possible to drive forward but it is possible to make a U-turn, is it allowed to back up?

  1. Yes, without entering an intersection.
  2. Yes, if you do not back up more than 15 meters.
  3. No.
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Correct answer: No.

No. Backing out of a blocked-off street is allowed when you cannot continue forward, turn, or make a U-turn. Here, you can make a U-turn, so turn around and drive out going forward. In the image, barriers and a no-entry sign block the street. The 15-meter limit and the restriction on entering intersections apply when backing up to stop, park, or enter traffic, and do not allow it in this case.

Reglamento General de Circulación — Real Decreto 1428/2003