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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 362 / 1397

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Para adelantar al grupo de ciclistas, el vehículo rebasa la línea continua y ocupa el carril destinado a la circulación en sentido contrario; ¿es correcto su comportamiento?

To overtake the group of cyclists, the vehicle crosses the solid line and moves into the lane for oncoming traffic. Is this correct?

  • ASí, y debe guardar una separación lateral de, al menos, 1,5 metrosYes, and it must leave a lateral gap of at least 1.5 metres.
  • BSolo es correcto si no existe una señal vertical que prohíba adelantar.It is only correct if there is no road sign prohibiting overtaking.
  • CNo, porque en este tramo de vía está prohibido el adelantamiento.No, because overtaking is prohibited on this stretch of road.
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  • ASí, y debe guardar una separación lateral de, al menos, 1,5 metrosYes, and it must leave a lateral gap of at least 1.5 metres.
Explanation

To overtake cyclists, you are allowed to cross the solid line and enter the opposite side of the road if there is enough visibility and space, leaving a lateral gap of at least 1.5 metres. This exception is designed to protect cyclists.

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