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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 508 / 961

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Si circula por un túnel con un conjunto de vehículos de menos de 3.500 kg de MMA, ¿qué separación debe de dejar con el vehículo de delante si no pretende adelantar?

If you are driving through a tunnel with a vehicle combination with an MAM under 3,500 kg, what gap must you leave from the vehicle in front if you do not intend to overtake?

  • AAl menos 150 metros.At least 150 metres.
  • BAl menos 50 metros.At least 50 metres.
  • CAl menos 100 metros.At least 100 metres.
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Correct answer

  • CAl menos 100 metros.At least 100 metres.
Explanation

Article 95 of the General Traffic Regulations requires that, in tunnels and when you are not going to overtake, you keep at least 100 metres or 4 seconds from the vehicle in front. For vehicles over 3,500 kg the distance rises to 150 metres or 6 seconds.

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