Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 382 / 982
No debe iniciar un adelantamiento sin asegurarse primero de que...
You must not start overtaking without first making sure that...
- Ahay suficiente espacio para volver al carril derecho cuando termine la maniobra.there is enough space to return to the right-hand lane when you finish the manoeuvre.
- Blos vehículos que circulan detrás mantienen la distancia de seguridad.the vehicles behind are keeping a safe distance.
- Cel vehículo que va delante reduzca la velocidad para facilitar la maniobra.the vehicle in front slows down to make the manoeuvre easier.
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- Ahay suficiente espacio para volver al carril derecho cuando termine la maniobra.there is enough space to return to the right-hand lane when you finish the manoeuvre.
Explanation
Before overtaking, the driver must make sure there is enough space to move back into their lane when the manoeuvre is finished (Article 84.3 of the General Traffic Regulations). It does not depend on the vehicle in front slowing down or on the distance kept by those behind.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 84.3
dispone de espacio suficiente para reintegrarse a su carril cuando termine el adelantamientoRead the full rule
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