Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 185 / 961
¿Qué distancia lateral debemos mantener al adelantar una bicicleta en un núcleo urbano?
What side distance must we keep when overtaking a bicycle in a built-up area?
- A1,5 metros como mínimo.At least 1.5 metres.
- B1,5 metros como máximo.At most 1.5 metres.
- CUna separación lateral suficiente para realizar la maniobra con seguridad, proporcional a la anchura de la vía y a la velocidad del adelantamiento.Enough side distance to do it safely, in proportion to the width of the road and the overtaking speed.
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Correct answer
- A1,5 metros como mínimo.At least 1.5 metres.
Explanation
Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations requires you to overtake cyclists leaving a safety gap of at least 1.5 metres, also in built-up areas. It is a minimum distance, not a maximum; if the carriageway has more than one lane in each direction, you must move completely into the other lane.
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