Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 299 / 961
¿Qué separación lateral deberá mantener como mínimo el conductor de un ciclomotor cuando, fuera de poblado, adelante a un turismo?
What is the minimum sideways gap a moped rider must keep when overtaking a car outside built-up areas?
- AUna separación lateral de seguridad proporcional a la velocidad y anchura de la calzada.A sideways safety gap in proportion to the speed and the width of the carriageway.
- BAl menos 1,5 metros.At least 1.5 metres.
- CAl menos 1 metro.At least 1 metre.
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Correct answer
- BAl menos 1,5 metros.At least 1.5 metres.
Explanation
Under Article 85.5 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), the rider of a two-wheeled vehicle overtaking any vehicle outside built-up areas must leave a sideways gap of no less than 1.5 metres between them.
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