Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 117 / 961

¿Qué haremos si percibimos que vamos a ser adelantados?

What should we do if we notice that we are about to be overtaken?

  • APoner el indicador de dirección de la derecha para que nos adelanten.Switch on the right indicator so that we are overtaken.
  • BModerar la velocidad hasta detenernos en caso necesario.Slow down, stopping if necessary.
  • CCeñirnos al borde derecho de la vía sin variar la velocidad.Keep close to the right-hand edge of the road without changing speed.
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Correct answer

  • CCeñirnos al borde derecho de la vía sin variar la velocidad.Keep close to the right-hand edge of the road without changing speed.
Explanation

When we notice that we are about to be overtaken, we must move over to the right-hand edge of the road to make overtaking easier, and not change our speed, unless the overtaking vehicle has trouble completing the manoeuvre; in that case, we should slow down.

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