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A connected, certified V-16 beacon.
A connected V-16 beacon certified for prescribed use. Since 1 January 2026 it replaces triangles for the affected Spanish vehicles. Activate it and place it as high as possible on the vehicle where it can be seen, following its instructions. Also use hazard warning lights where required. Foreign vehicles in international traffic are outside this question’s scope.
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One triangle behind the car as the prescribed 2026 device.
A connected, certified V-16 beacon.
Only hazard lights, without the hazard-warning device.
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En 2026, un turismo matriculado en España queda inmovilizado por una avería en una carretera. ¿Qué dispositivo de preseñalización de peligro debe utilizar?
- Un único triángulo detrás del turismo, como dispositivo reglamentario de 2026.
- Una baliza V-16 conectada y certificada.(Correct answer)
- Solo las luces de emergencia, sin el dispositivo de preseñalización.
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