Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 505 / 961
Cuando se adelante a un vehículo de tracción animal que circule por el arcén de una vía interurbana, ¿qué separación lateral se deberá mantener con él?
When overtaking an animal-drawn vehicle travelling on the hard shoulder of an interurban road, what side clearance must you keep from it?
- AUn margen lateral de seguridad, proporcional a la velocidad, anchura y características de la calzada.A safety margin at the side, in proportion to the speed, width and features of the carriageway.
- B1,50 metros, como mínimo.At least 1.50 metres.
- CEn vía interurbana está prohibido que circulen estos vehículos.These vehicles are not allowed on interurban roads.
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Correct answer
- B1,50 metros, como mínimo.At least 1.50 metres.
Explanation
When overtaking animal-drawn vehicles, as with cyclists, mopeds or pedestrians, you must leave a side clearance of at least 1.5 metres (Article 85 of the General Traffic Regulations). Outside built-up areas you must also reduce your speed by at least 20 km/h.
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