Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 461 / 961
¿Cómo debe ser la distancia de detención respecto a la distancia al obstáculo?
How must the stopping distance compare with the distance to the obstacle?
- AMenor que la distancia al obstáculo.Shorter than the distance to the obstacle.
- BIgual a la distancia al obstáculo.The same as the distance to the obstacle.
- CMayor que la distancia al obstáculo.Longer than the distance to the obstacle.
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- AMenor que la distancia al obstáculo.Shorter than the distance to the obstacle.
The vehicle's stopping distance must always be shorter than the distance to the obstacle ahead. If the stopping distance were the same as or longer than the distance to the obstacle, the vehicle might not stop in time, which would increase the risk of a collision. The General Traffic Regulations state that the driver must adapt their speed and distance to be able to stop safely and effectively in normal traffic conditions.
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