Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 143 / 961

Al adelantar a un peatón en carretera, ¿qué distancia lateral debes dejar?

When overtaking a pedestrian on a road outside a built-up area, what lateral distance must you leave?

  • A1 metro1 metre
  • B1,5 metros1.5 metres
  • C2 metros2 metres
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Correct answer

  • B1,5 metros1.5 metres
Explanation

When overtaking pedestrians (and animals) walking on the hard shoulder of roads outside built-up areas, you must leave a lateral gap of at least 1.5 metres.

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