Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 371 / 961
¿Qué distancia de separación respecto al vehículo que le precede deberá mantener un vehículo de más de 3.500 kg. de MMA, circulando por una autovía?
What gap must a vehicle with a MAM of more than 3,500 kg keep from the vehicle in front when driving on a dual carriageway (autovía)?
- A50 metros como mínimo.At least 50 metres.
- B50 metros si no pretende adelantar.50 metres if it does not intend to overtake.
- CLa que le permita detenerse sin colisionar con él.One that allows it to stop without hitting it.
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- CLa que le permita detenerse sin colisionar con él.One that allows it to stop without hitting it.
When driving behind another vehicle, you must leave a space that lets you stop, if it brakes suddenly, without hitting it, taking into account speed and grip and braking conditions. In addition, if we are driving with no intention of overtaking, this gap must be such that the vehicle behind can overtake us. For this purpose, vehicles with a MAM of more than 3,500 kg and vehicles and combinations of vehicles more than 10 metres long must keep a distance of 50 metres. However, keeping a distance that avoids a collision is enough (no specific number of metres applies) in these cases: in built-up areas; where overtaking is prohibited; where there is more than one lane in the same direction (this is the case on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías), because they always have more than one lane); when traffic is saturated; when you intend to overtake.
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