Reversible lanes is one of the topics in the Vehicle movement block of the Spanish DGT theory. How vehicles must move on the road: direction of travel, position on the carriageway, speed and distances. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.
In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that on two-way roads, when double broken markings mark a lane on both sides, they indicate that the lane is reversible, meaning that traffic can be regulated in one direction or the other by lane traffic lights or other means. Drivers travelling on this lane must have at least the low beam or dipped headlights on their vehicles both during the day and at night…
Questions here combine speed, lane position and distances: always check whether the road is urban or interurban.
On two-way roads, when double broken markings mark a lane on both sides, they indicate that the lane is reversible, meaning that traffic can be regulated in one direction or the other by lane traffic lights or other means. Drivers travelling on this lane must have at least the low beam or dipped headlights on their vehicles both during the day and at night, in accordance with the provisions of Article 104.
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