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Question 6765

What does the sign indicate?

  1. Danger in the winter season due to the possible presence of fog.
  2. Danger in the winter season due to the possible presence of ice or snow.
  3. Danger due to a cracked road surface.
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Correct answer: Danger in the winter season due to the possible presence of ice or snow.

The snowflake is the “Presence of ice or snow” sign. It warns of a section of road where ice or snow is common in winter, even if you don't see any at that moment, as on the mountain road in the image, with patches of snow along the edge. The road surface can be very slippery, and braking distance increases, so slow down and avoid hard braking, sudden acceleration, and abrupt steering. Reduced visibility due to fog has its own sign, .

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