Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 105 / 982

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¿Se puede invadir el carril contrario de la calzada al adelantar a una bicicleta?

Can you enter the opposite lane of the carriageway when overtaking a bicycle?

  • ASolo fuera de poblado y si la bicicleta rebasa los 40km/horaOnly outside built-up areas and if the bicycle is going faster than 40 km/h
  • BSi, si es necesario siempre que no se infrinja ninguna normaYes, if necessary, as long as no rule is broken
  • CNo, está prohibido invadir el carril contrario en todos los casosNo, entering the opposite lane is prohibited in all cases
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Correct answer

  • BSi, si es necesario siempre que no se infrinja ninguna normaYes, if necessary, as long as no rule is broken
Explanation

To overtake a cyclist or a group of cyclists, you will occupy part or all of the opposite lane of the carriageway, even where overtaking is prohibited, as long as the manoeuvre can be done without danger and no rule is broken.

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