Question 7290
Provided that the distance traveled in reverse does not exceed 15 meters and does not enter an intersection, you may back up...
- on high-capacity divided highways (autovías) and freeways (autopistas) that run through built-up areas.
- as a complementary maneuver to a stop.
- when it is not possible to make a turn or a U-turn.
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Correct answer: as a complementary maneuver to a stop.
The 15-meter limit and the prohibition on entering an intersection apply when backing up is part of stopping, parking, or entering traffic. In the image, the passenger car is backing up alongside the sidewalk where a woman is waiting. When you cannot move forward, turn, or make a U-turn, back up only as far as necessary without those limits. On high-capacity divided highways (autovías) and freeways (autopistas), backing up is prohibited even if they run through built-up areas.