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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 135 / 982

Para adelantar a un ciclista en una vía de poblado, el conductor de una furgoneta invade el carril contrario, ¿es correcto?

To overtake a cyclist on a road in a built-up area, the driver of a van enters the opposite lane. Is this correct?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo, tendría que adelantar sin invadir el carril contrario, aunque eso suponga no respetar la distancia de seguridad con el ciclista.No, they should overtake without entering the opposite lane, even if that means not keeping a safe distance from the cyclist.
  • CNo, no se puede adelantar a ciclistas.No, cyclists cannot be overtaken.
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Correct answer

  • ASí.Yes.
Explanation

Article 85 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) requires cyclists to be overtaken, also in built-up areas, by occupying part or all of the adjacent or opposite lane and leaving a gap of at least 1.5 metres. Entering the opposite lane, if it is clear, is the correct thing to do.

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