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Yes, on the passable, sufficient right-hand shoulder in that situation.
Yes, it must use the right-hand shoulder if passable and sufficient; otherwise use only the necessary part of the carriageway. Article 36.1 provides this emergency case for vehicles with maximum authorised mass no greater than 3,500 kg. It does not authorise using the left-hand shoulder or treating the right shoulder as a normal lane or a way to pass queues. If assistance is needed, also follow article 130’s rules for safely leaving traffic lanes and stopping or reaching an exit.
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Yes, on the passable, sufficient right-hand shoulder in that situation.
Yes, on the left-hand shoulder instead if desired.
No, not even in that emergency situation.
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Un turismo de masa máxima autorizada no superior a 3.500 kg circula por una autopista. ¿Puede utilizar el arcén derecho si, por una emergencia, circula a velocidad anormalmente reducida y perturba gravemente la circulación?
- Sí, por el arcén derecho transitable y suficiente en ese supuesto.(Correct answer)
- Sí, por el arcén izquierdo indistintamente.
- No, ni siquiera en ese supuesto de emergencia.
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