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Question 6103

Is it allowed to back up as a complementary maneuver when stopping?

  1. Yes, always.
  2. Yes, under certain conditions.
  3. No.
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Correct answer: Yes, under certain conditions.

Yes, under certain conditions. Back up only as far as necessary, no more than 15 meters and without entering an intersection, and you must not do so on freeways (autopistas) or high-capacity divided highways (autovías). In the image, the gray passenger car is backing up alongside the sidewalk with its backup light on.

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