Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 407 / 961
La distancia de seguridad con el vehículo que circula delante depende de...
The safe distance from the vehicle in front depends on...
- Ael tipo de vehículo que circula delante.the type of vehicle in front.
- Bla velocidad y las condiciones de adherencia y de frenado.speed, grip and braking conditions.
- Cla densidad del tráfico.traffic density.
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- Bla velocidad y las condiciones de adherencia y de frenado.speed, grip and braking conditions.
When driving behind another vehicle, you must leave a space that lets you stop without hitting it if it brakes suddenly, taking into account speed, grip and braking conditions. Also, if you are driving without signalling that you intend to overtake, this gap must let the vehicle behind you overtake you safely. For this purpose, drivers of vehicles with a MAM over 3,500 kg and of vehicles or combinations of vehicles more than 10 metres long must keep a minimum gap of 50 metres. A distance that simply avoids a collision is enough (you do not need to leave room to be overtaken): - In built-up areas. - Where overtaking is prohibited. - Where there is more than one lane in the same direction. - When traffic is congested. - When you intend to overtake.
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