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Yes, for the minimum necessary distance, up to 15 metres and without entering a junction.
Yes, for the minimum indispensable distance, without exceeding 15 metres or entering a road junction, under Article 80.2. Signal, check safety, reverse slowly and give way when joining traffic. This does not permit unrestricted reversing or reversing on autopistas or autovías. The exceptional situation where neither forward travel nor changing direction is possible has different conditions.
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No, it is prohibited in every case.
Yes, for the minimum necessary distance, up to 15 metres and without entering a junction.
Yes, but only on urban roads.
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Fuera de autopistas y autovías, ¿puede dar marcha atrás como maniobra complementaria necesaria para incorporarse a la circulación, si puede hacerlo con seguridad?
- No, está prohibido en todos los casos.
- Sí, pero únicamente en vías urbanas.
- Sí, con el mínimo recorrido necesario, hasta 15 metros y sin invadir un cruce.(Correct answer)
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