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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 83 / 961

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¿Qué debe tener especialmente en cuenta para dejar con el vehículo de delante una distancia que le permita, en caso de frenada brusca, detenerse con seguridad?

What must you particularly take into account in order to leave a distance to the vehicle in front that allows you to stop safely if it brakes suddenly?

  • ALa velocidad de circulación, únicamente.Only the speed you are travelling at.
  • BLa velocidad y las condiciones de adherencia y frenado.Your speed and the grip and braking conditions.
  • CLas condiciones climatológicas y el tipo de vehículo que nos sigue.The weather and the type of vehicle behind you.
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  • BLa velocidad y las condiciones de adherencia y frenado.Your speed and the grip and braking conditions.
Explanation

The Regulations define the safe distance as the distance that allows you to stop if the vehicle in front brakes suddenly, taking into account speed and the grip and braking conditions, not just speed.

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