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Yes, for the minimum necessary distance, no more than 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. Check that it creates no danger, signal and manoeuvre with maximum care. Reversing is prohibited on autopistas and autovías. A separate exception exists when neither forward travel nor changing direction is possible; do not confuse that with this complementary manoeuvre or automatically apply the 15-metre limit to it.
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Yes, without a distance limit whenever it is for stopping.
Yes, also on an autopista if it is less than 15 metres.
Yes, for the minimum necessary distance, no more than 15 metres and without entering a junction.
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Fuera de autopistas y autovías, ¿puede dar marcha atrás como maniobra complementaria de una parada permitida, si es necesaria y puede realizarla con seguridad?
- Sí, sin límite de distancia siempre que sea para parar.
- Sí, con el recorrido mínimo necesario, no más de 15 metros y sin invadir un cruce.(Correct answer)
- Sí, también en una autopista si son menos de 15 metros.
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