Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 65 / 982

Un vehículo reduce la velocidad porque el que le está adelantando lo hace de forma peligrosa mientras otro se aproxima en sentido contrario. ¿Es correcto?

A vehicle slows down because the vehicle overtaking it is doing so dangerously while another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Is this correct?

  • ANo, el vehículo adelantado no debe cambiar su velocidad.No, the vehicle being overtaken must not change its speed.
  • BNo, porque el vehículo que se aproxima en sentido contrario ya le avisa del peligro con las luces.No, because the oncoming vehicle is already warning of the danger with its lights.
  • CSí, para que el vehículo que adelanta vuelva lo antes posible a la derecha.Yes, so that the overtaking vehicle can return to the right as soon as possible.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, para que el vehículo que adelanta vuelva lo antes posible a la derecha.Yes, so that the overtaking vehicle can return to the right as soon as possible.
Explanation

The driver being overtaken must reduce speed when, once the overtaking has started, a dangerous situation arises for them, for the overtaking vehicle or for oncoming traffic (Article 86.2 of the General Traffic Regulations). This lets the overtaking vehicle get back into its lane sooner.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 86.2También estará obligado a disminuir la velocidad de su vehículo cuando, una vez iniciada la maniobra de adelantamiento, se produzca alguna situación que entrañe peligroRead the full rule

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