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Question 6692

When approaching an intersection, you see a traffic officer with one arm raised vertically. What must you do?

  1. Stop only if you have already entered the intersection.
  2. Stop the vehicle safely.
  3. Stop only if you see the traffic officer facing you and only if you can do so safely.
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Correct answer: Stop the vehicle safely.

With the officer’s arm raised vertically, everyone approaching must stop before entering the intersection, whether they see the officer from the front or not. Only those already in the intersection or unable to brake safely may continue.

Real Decreto 1428/2003 — Señales de los agentes