Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 322 / 961
Al adelantar a ciclistas en subidas largas, ¿conviene aumentar la separación lateral más que la mínima permitida?
When overtaking cyclists on long uphill stretches, is it advisable to leave more lateral space than the minimum allowed?
- ASí, pero solo en carreteras con más de un carril por sentido.Yes, but only on roads with more than one lane in each direction.
- BNo; basta con respetar la separación mínima de 1,5 metros.No; it is enough to keep the minimum gap of 1.5 metres.
- CSí, porque debido al esfuerzo su trayectoria puede ser inestable y oscilar.Yes, because the effort can make their path unsteady and they may wobble.
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- CSí, porque debido al esfuerzo su trayectoria puede ser inestable y oscilar.Yes, because the effort can make their path unsteady and they may wobble.
According to Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), as worded by RD 518/2026, when overtaking cyclists you must take special care not to put them in danger. The 1.5 metres is a minimum: on long uphill stretches it is advisable to leave more, because the cyclist may wobble.
el conductor que adelanta deberá tener especial cuidado con la maniobra, con objeto de evitar crear cualquier situación de peligro para éstos.Read the full rule
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