Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 302 / 961

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Cuando conduciendo su turismo adelante a un peatón por una vía fuera de poblado, ¿qué separación lateral de seguridad deberá dejar?

When you overtake a pedestrian in your car on a road outside built-up areas, what lateral safety clearance must you leave?

  • A1,50 metros como máximo.1.50 metres at most.
  • BUn margen de seguridad proporcional a la anchura y características de la vía.A safety margin in proportion to the width and characteristics of the road.
  • C1,5 metros como mínimo, ocupando de forma parcial o total el carril contiguo y siempre que existan las condiciones precisas.At least 1.5 metres, partly or fully occupying the adjacent lane, as long as the necessary conditions exist.
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  • C1,5 metros como mínimo, ocupando de forma parcial o total el carril contiguo y siempre que existan las condiciones precisas.At least 1.5 metres, partly or fully occupying the adjacent lane, as long as the necessary conditions exist.
Explanation

When overtaking a pedestrian, you must occupy part or all of the adjacent or opposite lane and leave a lateral clearance of at least 1.5 metres, as long as the manoeuvre can be done safely (Article 85 of the General Traffic Regulations). Outside built-up areas, you must also reduce your speed by at least 20 km/h below the limit.

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