Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 485 / 961

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Al adelantar con una motocicleta fuera de poblado se tendrá que mantener una distancia lateral de al menos...

When overtaking on a motorcycle outside built-up areas, you must keep a lateral distance of at least...

  • A1,50 metros.1.50 metres.
  • B3 metros.3 metres.
  • C1 metro.1 metre.
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  • A1,50 metros.1.50 metres.
Explanation

According to Article 85.5 of the General Traffic Regulations, the driver of a two-wheeled vehicle who overtakes any other vehicle outside built-up areas must leave a space of at least 1.50 metres between the two vehicles.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 85.5El conductor de un vehículo de dos ruedas que pretenda adelantar fuera de poblado a otro cualquiera lo hará de forma que entre aquél y las partes más salientes del vehículo que adelanta quede un espacio no inferior a 1,50 metros.Read the full rule

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