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Yes, under those conditions, leaving at the first exit.
Yes. Vehicles not exceeding 3,500 kg MAM that, because of an emergency, travel abnormally slowly and seriously disrupt traffic must use a usable, sufficient right shoulder (Article 36.1). On a motorway or dual carriageway they must leave at the first exit (Article 38.2). This does not authorize continuing if the breakdown makes it unsafe.
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No, a breakdown never permits shoulder use.
Yes, under those conditions, leaving at the first exit.
No, even an emergency never permits driving below the minimum.
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Por una avería, su motocicleta de MMA inferior a 3.500 kg solo puede continuar con seguridad a 30 km/h y perturba gravemente la circulación de una autopista. Si el arcén derecho es transitable y suficiente, ¿debe utilizarlo y abandonar la autopista por la primera salida?
- No, una avería nunca permite usar el arcén.
- Sí, en esas condiciones y saliendo por la primera salida.(Correct answer)
- No, ni siquiera una emergencia permite circular por debajo del mínimo.
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