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Yes, the minimum necessary, at most 15 metres and without entering a junction.
Yes, over the minimum indispensable distance, not exceeding 15 metres or entering a road junction, under article 80.2. Warn of the manoeuvre, reverse slowly and check it creates no danger, getting out or using another person’s guidance if needed. Yield when joining traffic and stop when safety requires. This is not permission to reverse a full 15 metres every time.
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Yes, the minimum necessary, at most 15 metres and without entering a junction.
No, reversing out of an angled parking space is never permitted.
Yes, up to 25 metres, even if less is sufficient.
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Su turismo está estacionado en batería en una vía urbana y necesita salir marcha atrás. ¿Puede hacerlo como maniobra complementaria de la incorporación, si es seguro?
- Sí, hasta 25 metros, aunque baste con menos.
- No, nunca está permitido salir marcha atrás de un estacionamiento en batería.
- Sí, el mínimo indispensable, como máximo 15 metros y sin invadir un cruce.(Correct answer)
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