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Question 7036

Why is it important on a conventional road (carretera convencional) to respect the maximum speed set for each section of road?

  1. Because with separate roadways for each direction, the risk of head-on collision is greater.
  2. Because with both directions of traffic together on the same roadway, the risk of collision is greater.
  3. Because the asphalt on conventional roads is of poorer quality and there are many potholes.
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Correct answer: Because with both directions of traffic together on the same roadway, the risk of collision is greater.

On a conventional road (carretera convencional), both directions of traffic share the roadway. In the image, only a double solid line separates you from the oncoming van. If you exceed the speed limit for that section, a mistake on a curve or while passing could put you in the opposite lane and lead to a head-on collision. Separate roadways, typical of freeways (autopistas) and high-capacity divided highways (autovías), reduce that risk.

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