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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 559 / 961

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Mantener la distancia de seguridad adecuada, sobre todo en ciudad, ¿es una recomendación válida para evitar accidentes con las motocicletas?

Is keeping a proper safe distance, especially in town, valid advice for avoiding accidents with motorcycles?

  • ASí, porque se pueden evitar alcances.Yes, because rear-end collisions can be avoided.
  • BNo, porque la distancia de seguridad no influye en los accidentes de moto.No, because the safe distance has no effect on motorcycle accidents.
  • CNo, porque esta recomendación carece de sentido circulando.No, because this advice makes no sense when driving.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, porque se pueden evitar alcances.Yes, because rear-end collisions can be avoided.
Explanation

Many motorcycle accidents in town are rear-end collisions: keeping a safe distance gives you room to brake without hitting the motorcycle, which can stop in a very short distance.

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