Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 439 / 961

En una autopista conduciendo un camión de 3.000 kg de M.M.A., ¿qué distancia es obligatorio dejar con el vehículo que va delante?

On a motorway (autopista), driving a lorry with an MAM of 3,000 kg, what distance must you leave from the vehicle in front?

  • A50 metros.50 metres.
  • B100 metros.100 metres.
  • CLa distancia de seguridad.The safe distance.
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Correct answer

  • CLa distancia de seguridad.The safe distance.
Explanation

The safe distance is the distance you must leave from the vehicle in front so that you can brake without a collision if it brakes sharply. It is a precaution to avoid rear-end collisions. For a lorry with an MAM of 3,000 kg, the safe distance is the distance you must leave from the vehicle in front.

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