Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 524 / 961

En un túnel, ¿qué distancia de seguridad debe dejar con el vehículo que circula delante?

In a tunnel, what safe distance must you leave from the vehicle in front?

  • AÚnicamente la distancia suficiente para no colisionar en caso de frenado brusco.Only enough distance not to crash if it brakes suddenly.
  • B100 metros, al menos, cuando no se pretenda adelantar.At least 100 metres, when you do not intend to overtake.
  • C200 metros.200 metres.
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Correct answer

  • B100 metros, al menos, cuando no se pretenda adelantar.At least 100 metres, when you do not intend to overtake.
Explanation

Under Article 95 of the General Traffic Regulations, in a tunnel, if you are not going to overtake, you must keep at least 100 metres or 4 seconds from the vehicle in front. Vehicles over 3,500 kg must leave 150 metres or 6 seconds.

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