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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 60 / 961

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Conduce atravesando un túnel con un vehículo de menos de 3500 kg de Masa Máxima Autorizada. ¿Qué distancia de seguridad deberá dejar con el vehículo que le precede?

You are driving through a tunnel in a vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of less than 3,500 kg. What safe distance must you leave from the vehicle in front?

  • AMantener por lo menos 150 metros de distancia con respecto al vehículo que circula delante.Keep at least 150 metres from the vehicle in front.
  • BMantener por lo menos 50 metros de distancia con respecto al vehículo que circula delante.Keep at least 50 metres from the vehicle in front.
  • CMantener por lo menos 100 metros de distancia con respecto al vehículo que circula delante.Keep at least 100 metres from the vehicle in front.
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  • CMantener por lo menos 100 metros de distancia con respecto al vehículo que circula delante.Keep at least 100 metres from the vehicle in front.
Explanation

Under Article 95 of the General Traffic Regulations, in tunnels and underpasses, if you are not going to overtake, you must keep at least 100 metres or 4 seconds from the vehicle in front. The 150 metres or 6 seconds apply to vehicles over 3,500 kg.

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