Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 259 / 961

En un túnel de un solo carril, ¿qué distancia de seguridad debe guardar al menos un turismo con el vehículo que va delante?

In a tunnel with a single lane, what is the minimum safe distance a car must keep from the vehicle in front?

  • A150 metros o 6 segundos.150 metres or 6 seconds.
  • B50 metros o 2 segundos.50 metres or 2 seconds.
  • C100 metros o 4 segundos.100 metres or 4 seconds.
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Correct answer

  • C100 metros o 4 segundos.100 metres or 4 seconds.
Explanation

Under Article 95.6 of the General Traffic Regulations, in a tunnel, if you are not going to overtake, you must keep at least 100 metres or 4 seconds from the vehicle in front. The 150 metres or 6 seconds are for vehicles with a maximum authorised mass over 3,500 kg.

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