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Question 5837

In which of these situations must the hazard lights be used?

  1. On a narrow road with many curves.
  2. When the vehicle is parked on a road section through a built-up area.
  3. When the vehicle cannot reach the required minimum speed and there is a risk of being rear-ended.
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Correct answer: When the vehicle cannot reach the required minimum speed and there is a risk of being rear-ended.

If your vehicle cannot reach the minimum speed and there is a risk of being hit from behind, you must drive with your hazard lights on. Parking on a road section through a built-up area (travesía) does not justify using them by itself, nor does a narrow road with curves. In the image, the white van has both rear turn signals flashing at the same time.

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