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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 79 / 961

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¿Qué separación lateral mantendremos al adelantar una bicicleta dentro de poblado?

What sideways gap should we keep when overtaking a bicycle in a built-up area?

  • A1,5 metros como mínimo.At least 1.5 metres.
  • B1.5 metros como máximo.No more than 1.5 metres.
  • CUna separación lateral, suficiente para realizar la maniobra con seguridad, que deberá ser proporcional, a la anchura de la vía y a la velocidad a la que se adelanteA sideways gap large enough to carry out the manoeuvre safely, in proportion to the width of the road and the overtaking speed.
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  • A1,5 metros como mínimo.At least 1.5 metres.
Explanation

When overtaking cyclists, you must leave a sideways gap of at least 1.5 metres, also in built-up areas. It is a minimum distance, not a maximum. If the road has more than one lane in each direction, you must move completely into the other lane to overtake.

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