Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 171 / 961
En vías urbanas, si no va a adelantar, ¿qué distancia de seguridad debe mantener con el coche que circula delante?
On urban roads, if you are not going to overtake, what safe distance must you keep from the car in front?
- ALa que permita a una motocicleta adelantar con seguridad.One that allows a motorcycle to overtake safely.
- BLa que permita detenerse sin chocar con el vehículo que va delante si frena de repente.One that allows you to stop without hitting the vehicle in front if it brakes suddenly.
- CSiempre 50 metros.Always 50 metres.
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Correct answer
- BLa que permita detenerse sin chocar con el vehículo que va delante si frena de repente.One that allows you to stop without hitting the vehicle in front if it brakes suddenly.
Explanation
Under Article 54.1 of the General Traffic Regulations, you must leave a space from the vehicle in front that allows you to stop without hitting it if it brakes sharply. The extra space so that another vehicle can overtake is not required in built-up areas (Article 54.3).
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